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Bayldonite

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Bayldonite and Magnesite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

-
Brittle

Solubility

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Effervesces in hot HCl

Durability

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-

Specific Gravity

5.502.92-3.12
1 7.18
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Fracture

Uneven
Conchoidal

Cleavage

None
[10 1 1] perfect

Mohs Hardness

4.53.5-4.5
2 10
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Chemical Composition

(Cu,Zn)3Pb(AsO3OH)2(OH)2
MgCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Bayldonite and Magnesite Chemical Formula

While comparing Bayldonite and Magnesite 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 Magnesite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Bayldonite- (Cu,Zn)3Pb(AsO3OH)2(OH)2
  • Chemical formula of Magnesite- MgCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Bayldonite and Magnesite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bayldonite and Magnesite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bayldonite and Magnesite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bayldonite is 2.92-3.12 whereas that of Magnesite is 2.92-3.12.