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Calcite and Bayldonite Physical Properties


Bayldonite and Calcite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Soluble   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.67-2.73   
5.50   

Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal   
Uneven   

Cleavage
Perfect on [10 1 1] three directions with angle of 74° 55   
None   

Mohs Hardness
3   
4.5   

Chemical Composition
CaCO 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   
(Cu,Zn)3Pb(AsO3OH)2(OH)2   

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Calcite and Bayldonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Calcite 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 Calcite and Bayldonite chemical formula.

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Calcite and Bayldonite Specific Gravity

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

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