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Bayldonite and Malachite Physical Properties


Malachite 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   
3.25-4.10   

Fracture
Uneven   
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones (2009), Uneven   

Cleavage
None   
Perfect on { 2 01} fair on {010}   

Mohs Hardness
4.5   
3.5-4   

Chemical Composition
(Cu,Zn)3Pb(AsO3OH)2(OH)2   
Cu2CO3(OH)2   

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Bayldonite and Malachite Chemical Formula

While comparing Bayldonite and Malachite 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 Malachite chemical formula.

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Bayldonite and Malachite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bayldonite and Malachite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bayldonite and Malachite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bayldonite is 3.25-4.10 whereas that of Malachite is 3.25-4.10.

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