Albite and Baryte Physical Properties
Solubility
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Soluble
Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.60-2.65
4.3-5
Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Uneven, Conchoidal
Irregular/uneven
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
Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
3-3.5
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.