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Bayldonite and Pectolite Physical Properties


Pectolite and Bayldonite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
5.50  
2.74-2.90  

Fracture
Uneven  
Uneven, Splintery  

Cleavage
None  
Perfect on {100} and {001}  

Mohs Hardness
4.5  
4.5-5  

Chemical Composition
(Cu,Zn)3Pb(AsO3OH)2(OH)2  
Ca 2NaHSi 3O 9Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.  

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Bayldonite and Pectolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Bayldonite and Pectolite 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 Pectolite chemical formula.

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Bayldonite and Pectolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bayldonite and Pectolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bayldonite and Pectolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bayldonite is 2.74-2.90 whereas that of Pectolite is 2.74-2.90.

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