Gaspeite and Baddeleyite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
HCl soluble
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
3.71
  
5.5-6.0
  
Fracture
Uneven
  
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
  
Cleavage
{10 1 1} Good
  
{001} Distinct
  
Mohs Hardness
4.5-5
  
6.5
  
Chemical Composition
(Ni,Mg,Fe++)CO3
  
ZrO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  
Gaspeite and Baddeleyite Chemical Formula
While comparing Gaspeite 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 Gaspeite and Baddeleyite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Gaspeite- (Ni,Mg,Fe++)CO3
- Chemical formula of Baddeleyite- ZrO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Gaspeite and Baddeleyite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Gaspeite and Baddeleyite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Gaspeite and Baddeleyite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Gaspeite is 5.5-6.0 whereas that of Baddeleyite is 5.5-6.0.