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Bayldonite and Catapleiite Physical Properties


Catapleiite 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   
2.72   

Fracture
Uneven   
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic   

Cleavage
None   
{110} Perfect, {010} Perfect   

Mohs Hardness
4.5   
5-6   

Chemical Composition
(Cu,Zn)3Pb(AsO3OH)2(OH)2   
Na 2ZrSi 3O 9 · 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

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Bayldonite and Catapleiite Chemical Formula

While comparing Bayldonite and Catapleiite 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 Catapleiite chemical formula.

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Bayldonite and Catapleiite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bayldonite and Catapleiite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bayldonite and Catapleiite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bayldonite is 2.72 whereas that of Catapleiite is 2.72.

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