Baddeleyite and Rosasite Physical Properties

Baddeleyite

Rosasite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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Brittle

1.2 Solubility

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Effervesces in cold

1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

5.5-6.04-4.2

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal

Splintery

1.6 Cleavage

{001} Distinct

Perfect on {100} and {010}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.54

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

ZrO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

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Baddeleyite and Rosasite Chemical Formula

While comparing Baddeleyite and Rosasite 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 Rosasite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Baddeleyite- ZrO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

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Baddeleyite and Rosasite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Baddeleyite and Rosasite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Baddeleyite and Rosasite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Baddeleyite is 4-4.2 whereas that of Rosasite is 4-4.2.