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Bayldonite and Grandidierite 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
5.502.85-3.00
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven
Brittle, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
None
Perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
4.57.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Cu,Zn)3Pb(AsO3OH)2(OH)2
(Mg,Fe)Al 3(BO 4)(SiO 4)OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Bayldonite and Grandidierite Chemical Formula

While comparing Bayldonite and Grandidierite 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 Grandidierite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Bayldonite- (Cu,Zn)3Pb(AsO3OH)2(OH)2
  • Chemical formula of Grandidierite- (Mg,Fe)Al 3(BO 4)(SiO 4)OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Bayldonite and Grandidierite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bayldonite and Grandidierite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bayldonite and Grandidierite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bayldonite is 2.85-3.00 whereas that of Grandidierite is 2.85-3.00.