Baddeleyite and Zircon Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Brittle
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
insoluble
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
5.5-6.0
  
3.93-4.73
  
Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
  
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
  
Cleavage
{001} Distinct
  
{110} and {111}
  
Mohs Hardness
6.5
  
7.5
  
Chemical Composition
ZrO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  
ZrSiO4
  
Baddeleyite and Zircon Chemical Formula
While comparing Baddeleyite and Zircon 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 Zircon chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Baddeleyite- ZrO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
- Chemical formula of Zircon- ZrSiO4
Baddeleyite and Zircon Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Baddeleyite and Zircon Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Baddeleyite and Zircon Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Baddeleyite is 3.93-4.73 whereas that of Zircon is 3.93-4.73.