Baddeleyite and Taaffeite Physical Properties

Baddeleyite

Taaffeite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

5.5-6.03.60-3.61

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

{001} Distinct

Imperfect/fair/absent

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.58-8.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

ZrO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Mg 3Al 8BeO 16Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Baddeleyite and Taaffeite Chemical Formula

While comparing Baddeleyite and Taaffeite 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 Taaffeite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Baddeleyite- ZrO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Chemical formula of Taaffeite- Mg 3Al 8BeO 16Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

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Baddeleyite and Taaffeite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Baddeleyite and Taaffeite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Baddeleyite and Taaffeite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Baddeleyite is 3.60-3.61 whereas that of Taaffeite is 3.60-3.61.