Herderite and Baddeleyite Physical Properties

Herderite

Baddeleyite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.90-3.025.5-6.0

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

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

1.6 Cleavage

Indistinct on {110}

{001} Distinct

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5-5.56.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

CaBePO 4(F,OH)Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

ZrO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Herderite and Baddeleyite Chemical Formula

While comparing Herderite 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 Herderite and Baddeleyite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Herderite- CaBePO 4(F,OH)Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chemical formula of Baddeleyite- ZrO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

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Herderite and Baddeleyite Specific Gravity

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