Brazilianite and Baddeleyite Physical Properties

Brazilianite

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

2.98-2.995.5-6.0

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Gems

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

1.6 Cleavage

(010) Distinct to good

{001} Distinct

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5.56.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

NaAl 3(PO 4) 2(OH) 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

ZrO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Brazilianite and Baddeleyite Chemical Formula

While comparing Brazilianite 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 Brazilianite and Baddeleyite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Brazilianite- NaAl 3(PO 4) 2(OH) 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Chemical formula of Baddeleyite- ZrO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

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Brazilianite and Baddeleyite Specific Gravity

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