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Bayldonite and Fayalite Physical Properties


Fayalite and Bayldonite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
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Solubility
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Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
5.50   
4.392   

Fracture
Uneven   
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle   

Cleavage
None   
{010} moderate, {100} imperfect   

Mohs Hardness
4.5   
6.5-7   

Chemical Composition
(Cu,Zn)3Pb(AsO3OH)2(OH)2   
Fe 2SiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

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Bayldonite and Fayalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Bayldonite and Fayalite 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 Fayalite chemical formula.

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Bayldonite and Fayalite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bayldonite and Fayalite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bayldonite and Fayalite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bayldonite is 4.392 whereas that of Fayalite is 4.392.

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