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Baryte and Ettringite Physical Properties


Ettringite and Baryte Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Soluble   
Partially soluble in water   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
4.3-5   
1.77   

Fracture
Irregular/uneven   
Not Available   

Cleavage
Perfect cleavage parallel to base and prism faces: {001} Perfect, {210} Perfect, {010} Imperfect   
Perfect on {10 1 0}   

Mohs Hardness
3-3.5   
2-2.5   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
Ca 6Al 2(SO 4) 3(OH) 12 26H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

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Baryte and Ettringite Chemical Formula

While comparing Baryte and Ettringite 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 Ettringite chemical formula.

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Baryte and Ettringite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Baryte and Ettringite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Baryte and Ettringite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Baryte is 1.77 whereas that of Ettringite is 1.77.

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