Baryte and Datolite Physical Properties
Solubility
Soluble
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
4.3-5
2.90-3.00
Fracture
Irregular/uneven
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Metallic
Cleavage
Perfect cleavage parallel to base and prism faces: {001} Perfect, {210} Perfect, {010} Imperfect
None
Mohs Hardness
3-3.5
5-5.5
Chemical Composition
Not Available
CaBSiO 4(OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Baryte and Datolite Chemical Formula
While comparing Baryte and Datolite 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 Datolite chemical formula.
>- Chemical formula of Datolite- CaBSiO 4(OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Baryte and Datolite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Baryte and Datolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Baryte and Datolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Baryte is 2.90-3.00 whereas that of Datolite is 2.90-3.00.