Bayldonite and Emerald Physical Properties

Bayldonite

Emerald

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

Hard

1.4 Specific Gravity

5.502.67-2.78

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven

Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)

1.6 Cleavage

None

Imperfect on the [0001]

1.7 Mohs Hardness

4.57.5-8

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Be₃Al₂SiO₆

Bayldonite and Emerald Chemical Formula

While comparing Bayldonite and Emerald 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 Emerald chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Bayldonite- (Cu,Zn)3Pb(AsO3OH)2(OH)2
Chemical formula of Emerald- Be₃Al₂SiO₆

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Bayldonite and Emerald Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bayldonite and Emerald Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bayldonite and Emerald Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bayldonite is 2.67-2.78 whereas that of Emerald is 2.67-2.78.