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Benitoite and Bayldonite Physical Properties


Bayldonite and Benitoite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
Insoluble: HCl  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.61-3.68  
5.50  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Uneven  

Cleavage
[10 1 1] poor  
None  

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5  
4.5  

Chemical Composition
BaTiSi 3O 9Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
(Cu,Zn)3Pb(AsO3OH)2(OH)2  

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Benitoite and Bayldonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Benitoite and Bayldonite 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 Benitoite and Bayldonite chemical formula.

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Benitoite and Bayldonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Benitoite and Bayldonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Benitoite and Bayldonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Benitoite is 5.50 whereas that of Bayldonite is 5.50.

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