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Bayldonite and Chrysoprase Physical Properties


Chrysoprase 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   
2.58-2.64   

Fracture
Uneven   
Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

Cleavage
None   
None   

Mohs Hardness
4.5   
6.5-7   

Chemical Composition
(Cu,Zn)3Pb(AsO3OH)2(OH)2   
SiO2 (with a high level of nickel impurities )   

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Bayldonite and Chrysoprase Chemical Formula

While comparing Bayldonite and Chrysoprase 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 Chrysoprase chemical formula.

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Bayldonite and Chrysoprase Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bayldonite and Chrysoprase Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bayldonite and Chrysoprase Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bayldonite is 2.58-2.64 whereas that of Chrysoprase is 2.58-2.64.

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