Baddeleyite and Spinel Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
none
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
5.5-6.0
  
3.64-3.66
  
Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
  
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
  
Cleavage
{001} Distinct
  
None, but may exhibit slight parting
  
Mohs Hardness
6.5
  
8
  
Chemical Composition
ZrO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  
MgAl2O4
  
Baddeleyite and Spinel Chemical Formula
While comparing Baddeleyite and Spinel 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 Spinel chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Baddeleyite- ZrO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
- Chemical formula of Spinel- MgAl2O4
Baddeleyite and Spinel Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Baddeleyite and Spinel Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Baddeleyite and Spinel Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Baddeleyite is 3.64-3.66 whereas that of Spinel is 3.64-3.66.