Barite and Gyrolite Physical Properties

Barite

Gyrolite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

4.482.48

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven

Brittle, Uneven, Brittle, Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

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

Perfect on {001}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3-3.52

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

BaSO4

NaCa16Si23AlO60(OH)8•64(H2O)

Barite and Gyrolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Barite and Gyrolite 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 Gyrolite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Barite- BaSO4
Chemical formula of Gyrolite- NaCa16Si23AlO60(OH)8•64(H2O)

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Barite and Gyrolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Barite and Gyrolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Barite and Gyrolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Barite is 2.48 whereas that of Gyrolite is 2.48.