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Bayldonite and Covellite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Flexible
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
5.50
4.6-4.76
1.5 Fracture
Uneven
Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
None
Perfect on {0001}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
4.5
Not Available
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Cu,Zn)3Pb(AsO3OH)2(OH)2
CuSMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references

Bayldonite and Covellite Chemical Formula

While comparing Bayldonite and Covellite 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 Covellite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Bayldonite- (Cu,Zn)3Pb(AsO3OH)2(OH)2
  • Chemical formula of Covellite- CuSMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references

Bayldonite and Covellite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bayldonite and Covellite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bayldonite and Covellite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bayldonite is 4.6-4.76 whereas that of Covellite is 4.6-4.76.