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Vesuvianite and Baddeleyite Physical Properties


Baddeleyite and Vesuvianite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Vesuvianite is virtually insolouble in acids   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.32-3.43   
5.5-6.0   

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

Cleavage
Poor on {110} and {100} very poor on {001}   
{001} Distinct   

Mohs Hardness
6-7   
6.5   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
ZrO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)   

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Vesuvianite and Baddeleyite Chemical Formula

While comparing Vesuvianite 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 Vesuvianite and Baddeleyite chemical formula.

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Vesuvianite and Baddeleyite Specific Gravity

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

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