Baddeleyite and Scheelite Physical Properties

Baddeleyite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

5.5-6.05.9-6.3

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

{001} Distinct

On {101}, distinct; on {112}, interrupted; on {001}, indistinct

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.54.5-5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

ZrO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

CaWO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Baddeleyite and Scheelite Chemical Formula

While comparing Baddeleyite and Scheelite 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 Scheelite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Baddeleyite- ZrO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Chemical formula of Scheelite- CaWO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Baddeleyite and Scheelite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Baddeleyite and Scheelite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Baddeleyite and Scheelite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Baddeleyite is 5.9-6.3 whereas that of Scheelite is 5.9-6.3.