Chrysoberyl and Baddeleyite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.69-3.81
5.5-6.0
Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal to uneven, Brittle, Metallic, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Brittle, Metallic
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
Cleavage
Distinct on {110}, imperfect on {010}, poor on {001}
{001} Distinct
Chemical Composition
BeAl 2 O 4
ZrO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Chrysoberyl and Baddeleyite Chemical Formula
While comparing Chrysoberyl 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 Chrysoberyl and Baddeleyite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Chrysoberyl- BeAl 2 O 4
- Chemical formula of Baddeleyite- ZrO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Chrysoberyl and Baddeleyite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chrysoberyl and Baddeleyite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chrysoberyl and Baddeleyite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chrysoberyl is 5.5-6.0 whereas that of Baddeleyite is 5.5-6.0.