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Bayldonite and Almandine Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
5.503.95-4.30
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
None
none
1.7 Mohs Hardness
4.57-7.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Cu,Zn)3Pb(AsO3OH)2(OH)2
Fe 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Bayldonite and Almandine Chemical Formula

While comparing Bayldonite and Almandine 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 Almandine chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Bayldonite- (Cu,Zn)3Pb(AsO3OH)2(OH)2
  • Chemical formula of Almandine- Fe 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Bayldonite and Almandine Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bayldonite and Almandine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bayldonite and Almandine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bayldonite is 3.95-4.30 whereas that of Almandine is 3.95-4.30.