Baryte and Chrysoberyl Physical Properties

Baryte

Chrysoberyl

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Soluble

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

4.3-5

3.69-3.81

1.5 Fracture

Irregular/uneven

Uneven, Conchoidal to uneven, Brittle, Metallic, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Brittle, Metallic

1.6 Cleavage

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

Distinct on {110}, imperfect on {010}, poor on {001}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3-3.5

8.5

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

BeAl ₂ O ₄

Baryte and Chrysoberyl Chemical Formula

While comparing Baryte and Chrysoberyl 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 Chrysoberyl chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Chrysoberyl- BeAl ₂ O ₄

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Baryte and Chrysoberyl Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Baryte and Chrysoberyl Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Baryte and Chrysoberyl Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Baryte is 3.69-3.81 whereas that of Chrysoberyl is 3.69-3.81.