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Baddeleyite and Vanadinite Physical Properties


Vanadinite and Baddeleyite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
5.5-6.0  
6.8-7.1  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Uneven, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
{001} Distinct  
None  

Mohs Hardness
6.5  
3-4  

Chemical Composition
ZrO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  
C20H36  

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Baddeleyite and Vanadinite Chemical Formula

While comparing Baddeleyite and Vanadinite 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 Vanadinite chemical formula.

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Baddeleyite and Vanadinite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Baddeleyite and Vanadinite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Baddeleyite and Vanadinite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Baddeleyite is 6.8-7.1 whereas that of Vanadinite is 6.8-7.1.

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