Home
Gemstones


Baddeleyite and Prasiolite Physical Properties


Prasiolite and Baddeleyite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
5.5-6.0   
2.65   

Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal   
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)   

Cleavage
{001} Distinct   
3,1   

Mohs Hardness
6.5   
7   

Chemical Composition
ZrO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)   
SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   

Optical Properties >>
<< Astrology

Baddeleyite and Prasiolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Baddeleyite and Prasiolite 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 Prasiolite chemical formula.

Compare Brown Gemstones

Baddeleyite and Prasiolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Baddeleyite and Prasiolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Baddeleyite and Prasiolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Baddeleyite is 2.65 whereas that of Prasiolite is 2.65.

Brown Gemstones

Brown Gemstones


Compare Brown Gemstones