Bayldonite Gemstone - Gemstones TV

Bayldonite derives its name from the English mineralogist, John Bayldon, who first discovered it in the early 19th century. It belongs to the family of arsenate minerals and is composed primarily of lead, copper, arsenic, and oxygen. This mineral typically forms in the oxidation zones of ore deposits, often alongside other secondary minerals such as malachite, azurite, and cerussite.