Baddeleyite and Serendibite Physical Properties

Baddeleyite

Serendibite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

5.5-6.03.43-3.44

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

{001} Distinct

None Observed

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.56.5-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

ZrO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Ca 2(Mg,Al) 6(Si,Al,B) 6O 20Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Baddeleyite and Serendibite Chemical Formula

While comparing Baddeleyite and Serendibite 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 Serendibite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Baddeleyite- ZrO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Chemical formula of Serendibite- Ca 2(Mg,Al) 6(Si,Al,B) 6O 20Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Baddeleyite and Serendibite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Baddeleyite and Serendibite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Baddeleyite and Serendibite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Baddeleyite is 3.43-3.44 whereas that of Serendibite is 3.43-3.44.