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Bayldonite and Adamite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
5.504.32-4.48
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven
Uneven, Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Uneven, Subconchoidal, Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
None
{101}, good; {010}, poor
1.7 Mohs Hardness
4.53.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Cu,Zn)3Pb(AsO3OH)2(OH)2
Zn 2(AsO 4)(OH)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006)

Bayldonite and Adamite Chemical Formula

While comparing Bayldonite and Adamite 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 Bayldonite and Adamite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Bayldonite- (Cu,Zn)3Pb(AsO3OH)2(OH)2
  • Chemical formula of Adamite- Zn 2(AsO 4)(OH)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006)

Bayldonite and Adamite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bayldonite and Adamite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bayldonite and Adamite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bayldonite is 4.32-4.48 whereas that of Adamite is 4.32-4.48.