Verdite and Baddeleyite Physical Properties

Verdite

Baddeleyite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.80-3.05.5-6.0

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Not Available

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

1.6 Cleavage

{110} Good

{001} Distinct

1.7 Mohs Hardness

36.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

NaFeS2•2(H2O)

ZrO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Verdite and Baddeleyite Chemical Formula

While comparing Verdite 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 Verdite and Baddeleyite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Verdite- NaFeS2•2(H2O)
Chemical formula of Baddeleyite- ZrO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

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Verdite and Baddeleyite Specific Gravity

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