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Bayldonite and Astrophyllite Physical Properties


Astrophyllite 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   
3.2-3.4   

Fracture
Uneven   
Uneven, Brittle, Metallic   

Cleavage
None   
Perfect on [001] imperfect on [100]   

Mohs Hardness
4.5   
3   

Chemical Composition
(Cu,Zn)3Pb(AsO3OH)2(OH)2   
(K,Na) 3(Fe2+ ,Mn) 7Ti 2Si 8O 24(O,OH) 7Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   

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Bayldonite and Astrophyllite Chemical Formula

While comparing Bayldonite and Astrophyllite 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 Astrophyllite chemical formula.

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Bayldonite and Astrophyllite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bayldonite and Astrophyllite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bayldonite and Astrophyllite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bayldonite is 3.2-3.4 whereas that of Astrophyllite is 3.2-3.4.

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