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Bayldonite and Glaucophane Physical Properties


Glaucophane and Bayldonite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
5.50   
3-3.15   

Fracture
Uneven   
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal   

Cleavage
None   
Good on [110] and on [001]   

Mohs Hardness
4.5   
6.0-6.5   

Chemical Composition
(Cu,Zn)3Pb(AsO3OH)2(OH)2   
[ ]Na2(Mg3Al2)Si8O22(OH)2   

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Bayldonite and Glaucophane Chemical Formula

While comparing Bayldonite and Glaucophane 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 Glaucophane chemical formula.

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Bayldonite and Glaucophane Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bayldonite and Glaucophane Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bayldonite and Glaucophane Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bayldonite is 3-3.15 whereas that of Glaucophane is 3-3.15.

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