Barite and Bytownite Physical Properties

Barite

Bytownite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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Brittle

1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

4.482.72-2.75

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven

Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

1.6 Cleavage

{010} Perfect, {210} Perfect, {010} Imperfect

Perfect on [001], good on [010], imperfect on [110]

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3-3.56-6.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

BaSO4

Ca(70-90%)Na(30-10%)(Al,Si)AlSi 2O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Barite and Bytownite Chemical Formula

While comparing Barite and Bytownite 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 Barite and Bytownite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Barite- BaSO4
Chemical formula of Bytownite- Ca(70-90%)Na(30-10%)(Al,Si)AlSi 2O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

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Barite and Bytownite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Barite and Bytownite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Barite and Bytownite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Barite is 2.72-2.75 whereas that of Bytownite is 2.72-2.75.