Baddeleyite and Powellite Physical Properties

Baddeleyite and Powellite Chemical Formula

While comparing Baddeleyite and Powellite 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 Powellite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Baddeleyite- ZrO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
• Chemical formula of Powellite- CaMoO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Baddeleyite and Powellite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Baddeleyite and Powellite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Baddeleyite and Powellite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Baddeleyite is 4.23 whereas that of Powellite is 4.23.