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Bayldonite and Fluorapatite 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
3.1-3.25
1.5 Fracture
Uneven
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
None
Indistinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
4.5
5
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Cu,Zn)3Pb(AsO3OH)2(OH)2
Ca 5(PO 4) 3FAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Bayldonite and Fluorapatite Chemical Formula

While comparing Bayldonite and Fluorapatite 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 Fluorapatite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Bayldonite- (Cu,Zn)3Pb(AsO3OH)2(OH)2
  • Chemical formula of Fluorapatite- Ca 5(PO 4) 3FAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Bayldonite and Fluorapatite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bayldonite and Fluorapatite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bayldonite and Fluorapatite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bayldonite is 3.1-3.25 whereas that of Fluorapatite is 3.1-3.25.