Bayldonite and Hematite Physical Properties

Bayldonite

Hematite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

5.505.00-5.30

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven

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

1.6 Cleavage

None

None, may show partings on {0001} and {10 1 1}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

4.56

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Fe 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Bayldonite and Hematite Chemical Formula

While comparing Bayldonite and Hematite 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 Hematite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Bayldonite- (Cu,Zn)3Pb(AsO3OH)2(OH)2
Chemical formula of Hematite- Fe 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

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Bayldonite and Hematite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bayldonite and Hematite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bayldonite and Hematite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bayldonite is 5.00-5.30 whereas that of Hematite is 5.00-5.30.