Bayldonite and Creedite Physical Properties

Bayldonite

Creedite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

5.502.70

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven

Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

None

Perfect on {100}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

4.54.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Ca 3Al 2(SO 4)(F,OH) 10Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Bayldonite and Creedite Chemical Formula

While comparing Bayldonite and Creedite 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 Creedite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Bayldonite- (Cu,Zn)3Pb(AsO3OH)2(OH)2
Chemical formula of Creedite- Ca 3Al 2(SO 4)(F,OH) 10Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Bayldonite and Creedite Specific Gravity

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