Baddeleyite and Hambergite Physical Properties

Baddeleyite

Hambergite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

5.5-6.02.33-2.37

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal

ConchoidalWalter Schumann, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Metallic

1.6 Cleavage

{001} Distinct

Perfect on {010}, good on {100}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.57.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

ZrO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Be 2BO 3(OH)Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Baddeleyite and Hambergite Chemical Formula

While comparing Baddeleyite and Hambergite physical properties, the important data you should know is its chemical composition. Since chemical formula defines the molecular structure of the crystal, most of the physical properties like color, tenacity, solubility are governed by Baddeleyite and Hambergite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Baddeleyite- ZrO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Chemical formula of Hambergite- Be 2BO 3(OH)Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Baddeleyite and Hambergite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Baddeleyite and Hambergite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Baddeleyite and Hambergite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Baddeleyite is 2.33-2.37 whereas that of Hambergite is 2.33-2.37.