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Bayldonite and Celestine Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
5.50
3.90-4.00
1.5 Fracture
Uneven
Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
None
Perfect on {001}, good on {210}, poor on {010}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
4.5
3-3.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Cu,Zn)3Pb(AsO3OH)2(OH)2
SrSO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Bayldonite and Celestine Chemical Formula

While comparing Bayldonite and Celestine 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 Celestine chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Bayldonite- (Cu,Zn)3Pb(AsO3OH)2(OH)2
  • Chemical formula of Celestine- SrSO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Bayldonite and Celestine Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bayldonite and Celestine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bayldonite and Celestine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bayldonite is 3.90-4.00 whereas that of Celestine is 3.90-4.00.