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Diamond and Baddeleyite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
Soluble
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1.3 Durability
Not Available
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.50-3.535.5-6.0
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
111 (perfect in four directions)
{001} Distinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
106.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
C
ZrO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Diamond and Baddeleyite Chemical Formula

While comparing Diamond 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 Diamond and Baddeleyite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Diamond- C
  • Chemical formula of Baddeleyite- ZrO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Diamond and Baddeleyite Specific Gravity

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