Baddeleyite and Uvite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
5.5-6.0
  
2.97-3.14
  
Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
  
Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle
  
Cleavage
{001} Distinct
  
{1011} Indistinct
  
Mohs Hardness
6.5
  
Not Available
  
Chemical Composition
ZrO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  
Ca(Mg 3)MgAl 5(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
  
Baddeleyite and Uvite Chemical Formula
While comparing Baddeleyite and Uvite 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 Uvite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Baddeleyite- ZrO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
- Chemical formula of Uvite- Ca(Mg 3)MgAl 5(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
Baddeleyite and Uvite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Baddeleyite and Uvite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Baddeleyite and Uvite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Baddeleyite is 2.97-3.14 whereas that of Uvite is 2.97-3.14.