Hiddenite and Bayldonite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Not Available
  
Solubility
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Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
3.15-3.21
  
5.50
  
Fracture
Gemstones of the world (2001), UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
  
Uneven
  
Cleavage
1,2 prismatic
  
None
  
Mohs Hardness
6-7
  
4.5
  
Chemical Composition
LiAlSi2O6
  
(Cu,Zn)3Pb(AsO3OH)2(OH)2
  
Hiddenite and Bayldonite Chemical Formula
While comparing Hiddenite 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 Hiddenite and Bayldonite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Hiddenite- LiAlSi2O6
- Chemical formula of Bayldonite- (Cu,Zn)3Pb(AsO3OH)2(OH)2
Hiddenite and Bayldonite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hiddenite and Bayldonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hiddenite and Bayldonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hiddenite is 5.50 whereas that of Bayldonite is 5.50.