Baddeleyite and Proustite Physical Properties

Baddeleyite and Proustite Chemical Formula

While comparing Baddeleyite and Proustite 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 Proustite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Baddeleyite- ZrO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
• Chemical formula of Proustite- Ag 3AsS 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Baddeleyite and Proustite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Baddeleyite and Proustite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Baddeleyite and Proustite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Baddeleyite is 5.51-5.64 whereas that of Proustite is 5.51-5.64.