Albite and Baryte Physical Properties

Albite

Baryte

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

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Soluble

1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

2.60-2.654.3-5

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Uneven, Conchoidal

Irregular/uneven

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect on {001}, very good on {010}, imperfect on {110}

Perfect cleavage parallel to base and prism faces: {001} Perfect, {210} Perfect, {010} Imperfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6-6.53-3.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

NaAlSi 3O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

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Albite and Baryte Chemical Formula

While comparing Albite and Baryte 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 Albite and Baryte chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Albite- NaAlSi 3O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

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Albite and Baryte Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Albite and Baryte Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Albite and Baryte Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Albite is 4.3-5 whereas that of Baryte is 4.3-5.