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Carnelian and Baddeleyite Physical Properties

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
2.58-2.645.5-6.0
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
Absent
{001} Distinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-76.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2
ZrO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Carnelian and Baddeleyite Chemical Formula

While comparing Carnelian 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 Carnelian and Baddeleyite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Carnelian- SiO2
  • Chemical formula of Baddeleyite- ZrO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Carnelian and Baddeleyite Specific Gravity

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