Home
×

Diaspore
Diaspore

Baddeleyite
Baddeleyite



ADD
Compare
X
Diaspore
X
Baddeleyite

Diaspore and Baddeleyite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Very brittle
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
insoluble
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.30-3.40
5.5-6.0
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
{010} perfect, {110} distinct, {100} in traces
{001} Distinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
6.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
AlO(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
ZrO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Diaspore and Baddeleyite Chemical Formula

While comparing Diaspore 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 Diaspore and Baddeleyite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Diaspore- AlO(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Baddeleyite- ZrO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Diaspore and Baddeleyite Specific Gravity

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

Let Others Know
×