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Bayldonite and Siderite Physical Properties


Siderite and Bayldonite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
5.50  
3.83-3.89  

Fracture
Uneven  
Uneven, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
None  
Perfect on {01 1 1}  

Mohs Hardness
4.5  
3.5-4.5  

Chemical Composition
(Cu,Zn)3Pb(AsO3OH)2(OH)2  
Fe2+ CO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Bayldonite and Siderite Chemical Formula

While comparing Bayldonite and Siderite 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 Siderite chemical formula.

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Bayldonite and Siderite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bayldonite and Siderite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bayldonite and Siderite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bayldonite is 3.83-3.89 whereas that of Siderite is 3.83-3.89.

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