Hardystonite and Baddeleyite Physical Properties

Hardystonite

Baddeleyite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

3.396-3.4435.5-6.0

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Brittle, Metallic

ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

[001] good, [100] and [110] fair

{001} Distinct

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3-46.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Ca 2ZnSi 2O 7Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

ZrO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Hardystonite and Baddeleyite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hardystonite 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 Hardystonite and Baddeleyite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Hardystonite- Ca 2ZnSi 2O 7Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Chemical formula of Baddeleyite- ZrO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

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Hardystonite and Baddeleyite Specific Gravity

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