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Bayldonite and Afghanite Physical Properties


Afghanite and Bayldonite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
5.50   
2.55-2.65   

Fracture
Uneven   
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle   

Cleavage
None   
Perfect {10 1 0}   

Mohs Hardness
4.5   
5.5-6   

Chemical Composition
(Cu,Zn)3Pb(AsO3OH)2(OH)2   
(Na,Ca,K) 8(Si,Al) 12O 24(SO 4,Cl,CO 3) 3(H 2O)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)   

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Bayldonite and Afghanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Bayldonite and Afghanite 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 Afghanite chemical formula.

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Bayldonite and Afghanite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bayldonite and Afghanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bayldonite and Afghanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bayldonite is 2.55-2.65 whereas that of Afghanite is 2.55-2.65.

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