Bastnsite and Baddeleyite Physical Properties

Bastnsite

Baddeleyite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

4.78-5.205.5-6.0

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

1.6 Cleavage

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{001} Distinct

1.7 Mohs Hardness

4-4.56.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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ZrO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Bastnsite and Baddeleyite Chemical Formula

While comparing Bastnsite and Baddeleyite 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 Bastnsite and Baddeleyite chemical formula.

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

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Bastnsite and Baddeleyite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bastnsite and Baddeleyite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bastnsite and Baddeleyite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bastnsite is 5.5-6.0 whereas that of Baddeleyite is 5.5-6.0.