Schorlomite and Baddeleyite Physical Properties

Schorlomite

Baddeleyite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.77-3.935.5-6.0

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Gems, Conchoidal, Brittle

ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

None

{001} Distinct

1.7 Mohs Hardness

7-7.56.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Ca 3Ti4+2(Fe3+2Si)O 12Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

ZrO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Schorlomite and Baddeleyite Chemical Formula

While comparing Schorlomite 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 Schorlomite and Baddeleyite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Schorlomite- Ca 3Ti4+2(Fe3+2Si)O 12Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Chemical formula of Baddeleyite- ZrO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

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Schorlomite and Baddeleyite Specific Gravity

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