Bayldonite and Chalcedony Physical Properties

Bayldonite

Chalcedony

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

Soluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

5.502.55-2.70

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven

Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann

1.6 Cleavage

None

Absent

1.7 Mohs Hardness

4.56.5-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

(Cu,Zn)3Pb(AsO3OH)2(OH)2

SiO₂

Bayldonite and Chalcedony Chemical Formula

While comparing Bayldonite and Chalcedony 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 Chalcedony chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Bayldonite- (Cu,Zn)3Pb(AsO3OH)2(OH)2
Chemical formula of Chalcedony- SiO₂

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Bayldonite and Chalcedony Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bayldonite and Chalcedony Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bayldonite and Chalcedony Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bayldonite is 2.55-2.70 whereas that of Chalcedony is 2.55-2.70.