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Bayldonite and Sellaite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

-
Brittle

Solubility

-
-

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

5.503.14-3.16
1 7.18
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Fracture

Uneven
Conchoidal

Cleavage

None
Perfect on {010} and {110}

Mohs Hardness

4.55-5.5
2 10
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Chemical Composition

(Cu,Zn)3Pb(AsO3OH)2(OH)2
MgF 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Bayldonite and Sellaite Chemical Formula

While comparing Bayldonite and Sellaite 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 Sellaite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Bayldonite- (Cu,Zn)3Pb(AsO3OH)2(OH)2
  • Chemical formula of Sellaite- MgF 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Bayldonite and Sellaite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bayldonite and Sellaite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bayldonite and Sellaite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bayldonite is 3.14-3.16 whereas that of Sellaite is 3.14-3.16.