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Anorthite and Baryte Physical Properties


Baryte and Anorthite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Soluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.77   
4.3-5   

Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
Irregular/uneven   

Cleavage
Perfect [001] good [010] poor [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
CaAl 2Si 2O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
Not Available   

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Anorthite and Baryte Chemical Formula

While comparing Anorthite 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 Anorthite and Baryte chemical formula.

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Anorthite and Baryte Specific Gravity

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

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