Hyalite and Baddeleyite Physical Properties

Hyalite

Baddeleyite

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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

Not Available5.5-6.0

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001)

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

1.6 Cleavage

Not Available

{001} Distinct

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5.5-6.56.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

ZrO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Hyalite and Baddeleyite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hyalite 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 Hyalite and Baddeleyite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Hyalite- SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
Chemical formula of Baddeleyite- ZrO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

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Hyalite and Baddeleyite Specific Gravity

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