Marialite and Baddeleyite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.50
5.5-6.0
Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
Cleavage
Distinct on {100} and {110}
{001} Distinct
Chemical Composition
3NaAlSi 3O 8 · NaClAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
ZrO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Marialite and Baddeleyite Chemical Formula
While comparing Marialite 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 Marialite and Baddeleyite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Marialite- 3NaAlSi 3O 8 · NaClAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
- Chemical formula of Baddeleyite- ZrO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Marialite and Baddeleyite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Marialite and Baddeleyite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Marialite and Baddeleyite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Marialite is 5.5-6.0 whereas that of Baddeleyite is 5.5-6.0.