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Bayldonite and Opal Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
BrittleWalter Schumann
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
hot salt water
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
5.50
1.98-2.25
1.5 Fracture
Uneven
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
None
None
1.7 Mohs Hardness
4.5
5-6.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Cu,Zn)3Pb(AsO3OH)2(OH)2
SiO2 · nH2O

Bayldonite and Opal Chemical Formula

While comparing Bayldonite and Opal 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 Opal chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Bayldonite- (Cu,Zn)3Pb(AsO3OH)2(OH)2
  • Chemical formula of Opal- SiO2 · nH2O

Bayldonite and Opal Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bayldonite and Opal Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bayldonite and Opal Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bayldonite is 1.98-2.25 whereas that of Opal is 1.98-2.25.

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