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Baryte and Chondrodite Physical Properties


Chondrodite and Baryte Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Brittle   

Solubility
Soluble   
Soluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
4.3-5   
3.10-3.20   

Fracture
Irregular/uneven   
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle   

Cleavage
Perfect cleavage parallel to base and prism faces: {001} Perfect, {210} Perfect, {010} Imperfect   
Poor to good on (001)   

Mohs Hardness
3-3.5   
6-6.5   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
(Mg,Fe) 5(SiO 4) 2(F,OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Baryte and Chondrodite Chemical Formula

While comparing Baryte and Chondrodite 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 Chondrodite chemical formula.

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Baryte and Chondrodite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Baryte and Chondrodite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Baryte and Chondrodite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Baryte is 3.10-3.20 whereas that of Chondrodite is 3.10-3.20.

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