Bayldonite and Zircon Physical Properties

Bayldonite

Zircon

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

insoluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

5.503.93-4.73

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven

Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

None

{110} and {111}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

4.57.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

(Cu,Zn)3Pb(AsO3OH)2(OH)2

ZrSiO₄

Bayldonite and Zircon Chemical Formula

While comparing Bayldonite and Zircon 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 Zircon chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Bayldonite- (Cu,Zn)3Pb(AsO3OH)2(OH)2
Chemical formula of Zircon- ZrSiO₄

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Bayldonite and Zircon Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bayldonite and Zircon Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bayldonite and Zircon Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bayldonite is 3.93-4.73 whereas that of Zircon is 3.93-4.73.