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Diamond and Baddeleyite Physical Properties


Baddeleyite and Diamond Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
Soluble  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.50-3.53  
5.5-6.0  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
111 (perfect in four directions)  
{001} Distinct  

Mohs Hardness
10  
6.5  

Chemical Composition
C  
ZrO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  

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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.

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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.

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