Fluorite and Baddeleyite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
Solubility
slightly water soluble and in hot hydrochloric acid
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.00-3.25
5.5-6.0
Fracture
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
Cleavage
Octahedral, perfect on {111}, parting on {011}
{001} Distinct
Chemical Composition
CaF2
ZrO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Fluorite and Baddeleyite Chemical Formula
While comparing Fluorite 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 Fluorite and Baddeleyite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Fluorite- CaF2
- Chemical formula of Baddeleyite- ZrO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Fluorite and Baddeleyite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Fluorite and Baddeleyite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Fluorite and Baddeleyite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Fluorite is 5.5-6.0 whereas that of Baddeleyite is 5.5-6.0.