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Baryte and Baddeleyite Physical Properties


Baddeleyite and Baryte Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
Soluble  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
4.3-5  
5.5-6.0  

Fracture
Irregular/uneven  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Perfect cleavage parallel to base and prism faces: {001} Perfect, {210} Perfect, {010} Imperfect  
{001} Distinct  

Mohs Hardness
3-3.5  
6.5  

Chemical Composition
BaSO4  
ZrO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  

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Baryte and Baddeleyite Chemical Formula

While comparing Baryte and Baddeleyite 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 Baddeleyite chemical formula.

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Baryte and Baddeleyite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Baryte and Baddeleyite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Baryte and Baddeleyite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Baryte is 5.5-6.0 whereas that of Baddeleyite is 5.5-6.0.

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