Baddeleyite and Vlasovite Physical Properties

Baddeleyite

Vlasovite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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Brittle

1.2 Solubility

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Nearly insoluble in HCl and HNO₃

1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

5.5-6.02.97

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

{001} Distinct

Distinct on {010}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.56

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

ZrO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

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Baddeleyite and Vlasovite Chemical Formula

While comparing Baddeleyite and Vlasovite 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 Vlasovite chemical formula.

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

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Baddeleyite and Vlasovite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Baddeleyite and Vlasovite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Baddeleyite and Vlasovite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Baddeleyite is 2.97 whereas that of Vlasovite is 2.97.