Baryte and Eosphorite Physical Properties

Baryte

Eosphorite

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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

4.3-53.05-3.08

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Irregular/uneven

Subconchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

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

Poor on {100}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3-3.55

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

Mn2+ Al(PO 4)(OH) 2H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Baryte and Eosphorite Chemical Formula

While comparing Baryte and Eosphorite 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 Eosphorite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Eosphorite- Mn2+ Al(PO 4)(OH) 2H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

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Baryte and Eosphorite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Baryte and Eosphorite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Baryte and Eosphorite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Baryte is 3.05-3.08 whereas that of Eosphorite is 3.05-3.08.