Bayldonite and Fluorite Physical Properties

Bayldonite

Fluorite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

slightly water soluble and in hot hydrochloric acid

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

5.503.00-3.25

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven

Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

1.6 Cleavage

None

Octahedral, perfect on {111}, parting on {011}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

4.54

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

CaF₂

Bayldonite and Fluorite Chemical Formula

While comparing Bayldonite and Fluorite 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 Fluorite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Bayldonite- (Cu,Zn)3Pb(AsO3OH)2(OH)2
Chemical formula of Fluorite- CaF₂

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Bayldonite and Fluorite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bayldonite and Fluorite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bayldonite and Fluorite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bayldonite is 3.00-3.25 whereas that of Fluorite is 3.00-3.25.