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Bayldonite and Common Opal Physical Properties


Common Opal and Bayldonite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
5.50  
1.98-2.50  

Fracture
Uneven  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
None  
None  

Mohs Hardness
4.5  
5.5-6.5  

Chemical Composition
(Cu,Zn)3Pb(AsO3OH)2(OH)2  
SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)  

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Bayldonite and Common Opal Chemical Formula

While comparing Bayldonite and Common Opal 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 Common Opal chemical formula.

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Bayldonite and Common Opal Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bayldonite and Common Opal Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bayldonite and Common Opal Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bayldonite is 1.98-2.50 whereas that of Common Opal is 1.98-2.50.

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