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Kyanite and Baddeleyite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
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Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.53-3.655.5-6.0
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Splintery, Brittle, Metallic
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
[100] perfect [010] imperfect with 79° angle between
{001} Distinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
4-76.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Not Available
ZrO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Kyanite and Baddeleyite Chemical Formula

While comparing Kyanite 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 Kyanite and Baddeleyite chemical formula.

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  • Chemical formula of Baddeleyite- ZrO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Kyanite and Baddeleyite Specific Gravity

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