Bort and Baddeleyite Physical Properties

Bort and Baddeleyite Chemical Formula

While comparing Bort 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 Bort and Baddeleyite chemical formula.

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

Bort and Baddeleyite Specific Gravity

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