Carnelian and Baddeleyite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
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Solubility
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
2.58-2.64
  
5.5-6.0
  
Fracture
Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
  
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
  
Cleavage
Absent
  
{001} Distinct
  
Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
  
6.5
  
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.