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Variscite and Baddeleyite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.42-2.585.5-6.0
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Splintery, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
[010] perfect
{001} Distinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
4-56.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
AlPO4 · 2(H2O)
ZrO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Variscite and Baddeleyite Chemical Formula

While comparing Variscite 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 Variscite and Baddeleyite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Variscite- AlPO4 · 2(H2O)
  • Chemical formula of Baddeleyite- ZrO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Variscite and Baddeleyite Specific Gravity

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