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Amazonite and Bayldonite Physical Properties


Bayldonite and Amazonite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
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Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.55-2.57   
5.50   

Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
Uneven   

Cleavage
2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal   
None   

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5   
4.5   

Chemical Composition
KAlSi3O8   
(Cu,Zn)3Pb(AsO3OH)2(OH)2   

Optical Properties >>
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Amazonite and Bayldonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Amazonite 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 Amazonite and Bayldonite chemical formula.

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Amazonite and Bayldonite Specific Gravity

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

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