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Zircon and Baddeleyite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
insoluble
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1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.93-4.735.5-6.0
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
{110} and {111}
{001} Distinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7.56.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
ZrSiO4
ZrO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Zircon and Baddeleyite Chemical Formula

While comparing Zircon 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 Zircon and Baddeleyite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Zircon- ZrSiO4
  • Chemical formula of Baddeleyite- ZrO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Zircon and Baddeleyite Specific Gravity

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