Bayldonite and Edenite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Brittle
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
5.50
  
3.05-3.37
  
Fracture
Uneven
  
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal
  
Cleavage
None
  
Good on (110)
  
Mohs Hardness
4.5
  
5-6
  
Chemical Composition
(Cu,Zn)3Pb(AsO3OH)2(OH)2
  
NaCa2Mg5Si7AlO22(OH)2
  
Bayldonite and Edenite Chemical Formula
While comparing Bayldonite and Edenite 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 Edenite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Bayldonite- (Cu,Zn)3Pb(AsO3OH)2(OH)2
- Chemical formula of Edenite- NaCa2Mg5Si7AlO22(OH)2
Bayldonite and Edenite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bayldonite and Edenite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bayldonite and Edenite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bayldonite is 3.05-3.37 whereas that of Edenite is 3.05-3.37.