Baddeleyite and Langbeinite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Brittle
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Slowly dissolves in water
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
5.5-6.0
  
Not Available
  
Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
  
Conchoidal, Brittle
  
Cleavage
{001} Distinct
  
None
  
Mohs Hardness
6.5
  
3.5-4
  
Chemical Composition
ZrO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  
Not Available
  
Baddeleyite and Langbeinite Chemical Formula
While comparing Baddeleyite and Langbeinite 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 Langbeinite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Baddeleyite- ZrO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
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Baddeleyite and Langbeinite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Baddeleyite and Langbeinite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Baddeleyite and Langbeinite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Baddeleyite is Not Available whereas that of Langbeinite is Not Available.