Baryte and Almandine Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
Solubility
Soluble
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
4.3-5
3.95-4.30
Fracture
Irregular/uneven
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
Cleavage
Perfect cleavage parallel to base and prism faces: {001} Perfect, {210} Perfect, {010} Imperfect
none
Mohs Hardness
3-3.5
7-7.5
Chemical Composition
Not Available
Fe 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Baryte and Almandine Chemical Formula
While comparing Baryte and Almandine 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 Baryte and Almandine chemical formula.
>- Chemical formula of Almandine- Fe 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Baryte and Almandine Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Baryte and Almandine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Baryte and Almandine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Baryte is 3.95-4.30 whereas that of Almandine is 3.95-4.30.