Baddeleyite and Hardystonite Physical Properties

Baddeleyite

Hardystonite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

5.5-6.03.396-3.443

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

Brittle, Metallic

1.6 Cleavage

{001} Distinct

[001] good, [100] and [110] fair

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.53-4

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

ZrO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Ca 2ZnSi 2O 7Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Baddeleyite and Hardystonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Baddeleyite and Hardystonite 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 Hardystonite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Baddeleyite- ZrO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Chemical formula of Hardystonite- Ca 2ZnSi 2O 7Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

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Baddeleyite and Hardystonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Baddeleyite and Hardystonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Baddeleyite and Hardystonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Baddeleyite is 3.396-3.443 whereas that of Hardystonite is 3.396-3.443.