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Beryllonite and Bayldonite Physical Properties


Bayldonite and Beryllonite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.79-2.87  
5.50  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Uneven  

Cleavage
{010} perfect; {100} good, interrupted; {101} indistinct; {001} in traces  
None  

Mohs Hardness
5.5-6  
4.5  

Chemical Composition
NaBePO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
(Cu,Zn)3Pb(AsO3OH)2(OH)2  

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Beryllonite and Bayldonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Beryllonite 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 Beryllonite and Bayldonite chemical formula.

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Beryllonite and Bayldonite Specific Gravity

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

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