Albite and Bayldonite Physical Properties

Albite and Bayldonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Albite 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 Albite and Bayldonite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Albite- NaAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
• Chemical formula of Bayldonite- (Cu,Zn)3Pb(AsO3OH)2(OH)2

Albite and Bayldonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Albite and Bayldonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Albite and Bayldonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Albite is 5.50 whereas that of Bayldonite is 5.50.