Baddeleyite and Wulfenite Physical Properties

Baddeleyite

Wulfenite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

5.5-6.06.50-7.00

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

Irregular, Brittle, Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

{001} Distinct

On {011}, distinct; on {001}, {013}, indistinct

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.53

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

ZrO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

PbMoO 4Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

Baddeleyite and Wulfenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Baddeleyite and Wulfenite 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 Wulfenite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Baddeleyite- ZrO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Chemical formula of Wulfenite- PbMoO 4Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

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Baddeleyite and Wulfenite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Baddeleyite and Wulfenite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Baddeleyite and Wulfenite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Baddeleyite is 6.50-7.00 whereas that of Wulfenite is 6.50-7.00.