Baddeleyite and Hexagonite Physical Properties

Baddeleyite

Hexagonite

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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

5.5-6.02.98-3.03

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

{001} Distinct

[110] perfect; [010] distinct

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.55-6

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

ZrO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Baddeleyite and Hexagonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Baddeleyite and Hexagonite 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 Hexagonite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Baddeleyite- ZrO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Chemical formula of Hexagonite- Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Baddeleyite and Hexagonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Baddeleyite and Hexagonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Baddeleyite and Hexagonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Baddeleyite is 2.98-3.03 whereas that of Hexagonite is 2.98-3.03.