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Baddeleyite and Spodumene Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
insoluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
5.5-6.03.15-3.21
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
{001} Distinct
Perfect prismatic, two directions {110} ∧ {1 1 0} at 87°
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.56-7
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
ZrO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
LiAlSi2O6

Baddeleyite and Spodumene Chemical Formula

While comparing Baddeleyite and Spodumene 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 Spodumene chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Baddeleyite- ZrO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  • Chemical formula of Spodumene- LiAlSi2O6

Baddeleyite and Spodumene Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Baddeleyite and Spodumene Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Baddeleyite and Spodumene Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Baddeleyite is 3.15-3.21 whereas that of Spodumene is 3.15-3.21.