Vlasovite and Baddeleyite Physical Properties

Vlasovite

Baddeleyite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

Nearly insoluble in HCl and HNO₃

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1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.975.5-6.0

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Brittle

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

1.6 Cleavage

Distinct on {010}

{001} Distinct

1.7 Mohs Hardness

66.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

ZrO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Vlasovite and Baddeleyite Chemical Formula

While comparing Vlasovite 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 Vlasovite and Baddeleyite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Baddeleyite- ZrO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

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Vlasovite and Baddeleyite Specific Gravity

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