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Garnet and Baddeleyite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.55-4.33
5.5-6.0
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
Indistinct
{001} Distinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-7.5
6.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Garnet is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas.
ZrO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Garnet and Baddeleyite Chemical Formula

While comparing Garnet 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 Garnet and Baddeleyite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Garnet- Garnet is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas.
  • Chemical formula of Baddeleyite- ZrO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Garnet and Baddeleyite Specific Gravity

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

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