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Anorthoclase and Baryte Barite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.56-2.62
4.43-4.46
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
From the Greek for oblique and fracture, descriptive of the cleavage
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
3-3.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Na,K)AlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
BaSO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Anorthoclase and Baryte Barite Chemical Formula

While comparing Anorthoclase and Baryte Barite 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 Anorthoclase and Baryte Barite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Anorthoclase- (Na,K)AlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Baryte Barite- BaSO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Anorthoclase and Baryte Barite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Anorthoclase and Baryte Barite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Anorthoclase and Baryte Barite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Anorthoclase is 4.43-4.46 whereas that of Baryte Barite is 4.43-4.46.