Alabaster and Bayldonite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.30
  
5.50
  
Fracture
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Uneven
  
Cleavage
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None
  
Mohs Hardness
2
  
4.5
  
Chemical Composition
CaSO 4 · 2H 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
  
(Cu,Zn)3Pb(AsO3OH)2(OH)2
  
Alabaster and Bayldonite Chemical Formula
While comparing Alabaster and Bayldonite 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 Alabaster and Bayldonite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Alabaster- CaSO 4 · 2H 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
- Chemical formula of Bayldonite- (Cu,Zn)3Pb(AsO3OH)2(OH)2
Alabaster and Bayldonite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Alabaster and Bayldonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Alabaster and Bayldonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Alabaster is 5.50 whereas that of Bayldonite is 5.50.