Riebeckite and Baddeleyite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
3.28-3.44
  
5.5-6.0
  
Fracture
Uneven, Splintery, Brittle
  
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
  
Cleavage
Perfect on {110}, intersecting at 56° and 124°; partings on {100} and {010}
  
{001} Distinct
  
Mohs Hardness
5.0-6.0
  
6.5
  
Chemical Composition
Not Available
  
ZrO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  
Riebeckite and Baddeleyite Chemical Formula
While comparing Riebeckite 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 Riebeckite and Baddeleyite chemical formula.
>- Chemical formula of Baddeleyite- ZrO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Riebeckite and Baddeleyite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Riebeckite and Baddeleyite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Riebeckite and Baddeleyite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Riebeckite is 5.5-6.0 whereas that of Baddeleyite is 5.5-6.0.