Baddeleyite and Rhodolite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
5.5-6.0
  
3.84
  
Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
  
Conchoidal
  
Cleavage
{001} Distinct
  
none, may show indistinct parting
  
Mohs Hardness
6.5
  
7-7.5
  
Chemical Composition
ZrO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  
(Mg,Fe)3Al2Si3O12
  
Baddeleyite and Rhodolite Chemical Formula
While comparing Baddeleyite and Rhodolite 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 Rhodolite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Baddeleyite- ZrO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
- Chemical formula of Rhodolite- (Mg,Fe)3Al2Si3O12
Baddeleyite and Rhodolite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Baddeleyite and Rhodolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Baddeleyite and Rhodolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Baddeleyite is 3.84 whereas that of Rhodolite is 3.84.