Beudantite and Bayldonite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
4.48
  
5.50
  
Fracture
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
  
Uneven
  
Cleavage
distinct; good on {0001}
  
None
  
Mohs Hardness
3.5-4.5
  
4.5
  
Chemical Composition
PbFe+++3(AsO4)(SO4)(OH)6
  
(Cu,Zn)3Pb(AsO3OH)2(OH)2
  
Beudantite and Bayldonite Chemical Formula
While comparing Beudantite 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 Beudantite and Bayldonite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Beudantite- PbFe+++3(AsO4)(SO4)(OH)6
- Chemical formula of Bayldonite- (Cu,Zn)3Pb(AsO3OH)2(OH)2
Beudantite and Bayldonite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Beudantite and Bayldonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Beudantite and Bayldonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Beudantite is 5.50 whereas that of Bayldonite is 5.50.