Childrenite and Baddeleyite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
Solubility
Soluble
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.06-3.25
5.5-6.0
Fracture
Sub-Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Conchoidal, Uneven
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
Cleavage
Poor/indistinct on {100}
{001} Distinct
Chemical Composition
(Fe,Mn)AlPO 4(OH) 2 -H 2OArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
ZrO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Childrenite and Baddeleyite Chemical Formula
While comparing Childrenite 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 Childrenite and Baddeleyite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Childrenite- (Fe,Mn)AlPO 4(OH) 2 -H 2OArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
- Chemical formula of Baddeleyite- ZrO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Childrenite and Baddeleyite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Childrenite and Baddeleyite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Childrenite and Baddeleyite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Childrenite is 5.5-6.0 whereas that of Baddeleyite is 5.5-6.0.