Fuchsite and Bayldonite Physical Properties

Fuchsite and Bayldonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Fuchsite 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 Fuchsite and Bayldonite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Fuchsite- K(Al,Cr) 3Si 3O 10(OH) 2Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
• Chemical formula of Bayldonite- (Cu,Zn)3Pb(AsO3OH)2(OH)2

Fuchsite and Bayldonite Specific Gravity

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