Baddeleyite and Rhodochrosite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Brittle
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
5.5-6.0
  
3.0-3.3
  
Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
  
Uneven, Conchoidal, Conchoidal to uneven, Brittle
  
Cleavage
{001} Distinct
  
On {10 1 1} perfect; parting on {10 1 2}
  
Mohs Hardness
6.5
  
3.5-4
  
Chemical Composition
ZrO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  
MnCO3
  
Baddeleyite and Rhodochrosite Chemical Formula
While comparing Baddeleyite and Rhodochrosite 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 Rhodochrosite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Baddeleyite- ZrO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
- Chemical formula of Rhodochrosite- MnCO3
Baddeleyite and Rhodochrosite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Baddeleyite and Rhodochrosite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Baddeleyite and Rhodochrosite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Baddeleyite is 3.0-3.3 whereas that of Rhodochrosite is 3.0-3.3.