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Bayldonite
Bayldonite

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Bayldonite and Scolecite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

-
Brittle

Solubility

-
Soluble

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

5.502.20-2.23
1 7.18
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Fracture

Uneven
Irregular/uneven, Uneven

Cleavage

None
Perfect on {110} and {1 1 0}

Mohs Hardness

4.55-5.5
2 10
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Chemical Composition

(Cu,Zn)3Pb(AsO3OH)2(OH)2
CaAl 2Si 3O 10 · 3H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Bayldonite and Scolecite Chemical Formula

While comparing Bayldonite and Scolecite 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 Scolecite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Bayldonite- (Cu,Zn)3Pb(AsO3OH)2(OH)2
  • Chemical formula of Scolecite- CaAl 2Si 3O 10 · 3H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Bayldonite and Scolecite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bayldonite and Scolecite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bayldonite and Scolecite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bayldonite is 2.20-2.23 whereas that of Scolecite is 2.20-2.23.