Benitoite and Baddeleyite Physical Properties

Benitoite

Baddeleyite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Insoluble: HCl

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.61-3.68

5.5-6.0

1.5 Fracture

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

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

1.6 Cleavage

[10 1 1] poor

{001} Distinct

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6-6.5

6.5

1.8 Chemical Composition

BaTiSi 3O 9Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

ZrO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Benitoite and Baddeleyite Chemical Formula

While comparing Benitoite 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 Benitoite and Baddeleyite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Benitoite- BaTiSi 3O 9Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Chemical formula of Baddeleyite- ZrO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

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Benitoite and Baddeleyite Specific Gravity

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