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Bayldonite and Sphalerite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

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Solubility

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Durability

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-

Specific Gravity

5.503.95-4.10
1 7.18
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Fracture

Uneven
Uneven

Cleavage

None
{110} Perfect, {110} Perfect, {110} Perfect

Mohs Hardness

4.53.5-4
2 10
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Chemical Composition

(Cu,Zn)3Pb(AsO3OH)2(OH)2
(Zn,Fe)SMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Bayldonite and Sphalerite Chemical Formula

While comparing Bayldonite and Sphalerite 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 Sphalerite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Bayldonite- (Cu,Zn)3Pb(AsO3OH)2(OH)2
  • Chemical formula of Sphalerite- (Zn,Fe)SMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Bayldonite and Sphalerite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bayldonite and Sphalerite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bayldonite and Sphalerite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bayldonite is 3.95-4.10 whereas that of Sphalerite is 3.95-4.10.