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Quartz and Baddeleyite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
Not Available
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.655.5-6.0
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle, Gems
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
{0110} Indistinct
{001} Distinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
76.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2
ZrO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Quartz and Baddeleyite Chemical Formula

While comparing Quartz 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 Quartz and Baddeleyite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Quartz- SiO2
  • Chemical formula of Baddeleyite- ZrO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Quartz and Baddeleyite Specific Gravity

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