Baryte and Dumortierite Physical Properties

Baryte

Dumortierite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

Soluble

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1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

4.3-53.26-3.41

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Irregular/uneven

Fibrous, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

1.6 Cleavage

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

Distinct on {100}, poor on {110}; parting on {001}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3-3.57-8.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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AlAl₆O₃BSi₃O₁₈

Baryte and Dumortierite Chemical Formula

While comparing Baryte and Dumortierite 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 Dumortierite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Dumortierite- AlAl₆O₃BSi₃O₁₈

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Baryte and Dumortierite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Baryte and Dumortierite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Baryte and Dumortierite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Baryte is 3.26-3.41 whereas that of Dumortierite is 3.26-3.41.