Baddeleyite and Vesuvianite Physical Properties

Baddeleyite

Vesuvianite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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Vesuvianite is virtually insolouble in acids

1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

5.5-6.03.32-3.43

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

{001} Distinct

Poor on {110} and {100} very poor on {001}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.56-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

ZrO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

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Baddeleyite and Vesuvianite Chemical Formula

While comparing Baddeleyite and Vesuvianite 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 Vesuvianite chemical formula.

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

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Baddeleyite and Vesuvianite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Baddeleyite and Vesuvianite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Baddeleyite and Vesuvianite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Baddeleyite is 3.32-3.43 whereas that of Vesuvianite is 3.32-3.43.