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Baryte and Clinohedrite Physical Properties


Clinohedrite and Baryte Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Soluble   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
4.3-5   
3.28-3.335   

Fracture
Irregular/uneven   
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic   

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

Mohs Hardness
3-3.5   
5.5   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
CaZnSiO 4 · H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   

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Baryte and Clinohedrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Baryte and Clinohedrite 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 Clinohedrite chemical formula.

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Baryte and Clinohedrite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Baryte and Clinohedrite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Baryte and Clinohedrite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Baryte is 3.28-3.335 whereas that of Clinohedrite is 3.28-3.335.

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