Malachite 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
3.25-4.10
  
5.50
  
Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones (2009), Uneven
  
Uneven
  
Cleavage
Perfect on { 2 01} fair on {010}
  
None
  
Mohs Hardness
3.5-4
  
4.5
  
Chemical Composition
Cu2CO3(OH)2
  
(Cu,Zn)3Pb(AsO3OH)2(OH)2
  
Malachite and Bayldonite Chemical Formula
While comparing Malachite 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 Malachite and Bayldonite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Malachite- Cu2CO3(OH)2
- Chemical formula of Bayldonite- (Cu,Zn)3Pb(AsO3OH)2(OH)2
Malachite and Bayldonite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Malachite and Bayldonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Malachite and Bayldonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Malachite is 5.50 whereas that of Bayldonite is 5.50.