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Lawsonite and Baddeleyite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.095.5-6.0
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
White, Yellow, Pale blue, Brittle, Uneven
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {100} and {010}, imperfect on {101}
{001} Distinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
86.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Not Available
ZrO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Lawsonite and Baddeleyite Chemical Formula

While comparing Lawsonite 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 Lawsonite and Baddeleyite chemical formula.

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

Lawsonite and Baddeleyite Specific Gravity

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