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Baryte and Emerald Physical Properties

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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
Hard
1.4 Specific Gravity
4.3-52.67-2.78
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Irregular/uneven
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect cleavage parallel to base and prism faces: {001} Perfect, {210} Perfect, {010} Imperfect
Imperfect on the [0001]
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3-3.57.5-8
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
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Be3Al2SiO6

Baryte and Emerald Chemical Formula

While comparing Baryte and Emerald 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 Emerald chemical formula.

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  • Chemical formula of Emerald- Be3Al2SiO6

Baryte and Emerald Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Baryte and Emerald Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Baryte and Emerald Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Baryte is 2.67-2.78 whereas that of Emerald is 2.67-2.78.