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Baryte and Chabazite Physical Properties


Chabazite and Baryte Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
Soluble  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
4.3-5  
2.08-2.16  

Fracture
Irregular/uneven  
Irregular/uneven  

Cleavage
Perfect cleavage parallel to base and prism faces: {001} Perfect, {210} Perfect, {010} Imperfect  
distinct/good on {1011}  

Mohs Hardness
3-3.5  
4.5  

Chemical Composition
BaSO4  
CaAl 2Si 4O 12 -6H 2OArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  

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Baryte and Chabazite Chemical Formula

While comparing Baryte and Chabazite 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 Chabazite chemical formula.

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Baryte and Chabazite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Baryte and Chabazite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Baryte and Chabazite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Baryte is 2.08-2.16 whereas that of Chabazite is 2.08-2.16.

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