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Bayldonite and Elbaite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
5.50
2.90-3.10
1.5 Fracture
Uneven
Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
None
Poor/indistinct on {1120} and {1011}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
4.5
7
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Cu,Zn)3Pb(AsO3OH)2(OH)2
Na(Li 1.5Al 1.5)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) More from other references

Bayldonite and Elbaite Chemical Formula

While comparing Bayldonite and Elbaite 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 Elbaite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Bayldonite- (Cu,Zn)3Pb(AsO3OH)2(OH)2
  • Chemical formula of Elbaite- Na(Li 1.5Al 1.5)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) More from other references

Bayldonite and Elbaite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bayldonite and Elbaite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bayldonite and Elbaite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bayldonite is 2.90-3.10 whereas that of Elbaite is 2.90-3.10.