Rutile and Baddeleyite Physical Properties

Rutile and Baddeleyite Chemical Formula

While comparing Rutile 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 Rutile and Baddeleyite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Rutile- TiO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
• Chemical formula of Baddeleyite- ZrO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Rutile and Baddeleyite Specific Gravity

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