Baryte and Euclase Physical Properties

Baryte

Euclase

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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

4.3-5

3.08-3.12

1.5 Fracture

Irregular/uneven

ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001), ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001), Brittle, Metallic

1.6 Cleavage

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

{010} Perfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3-3.5

7.5

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

BeAlSiO 4(OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Baryte and Euclase Chemical Formula

While comparing Baryte and Euclase 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 Euclase chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Euclase- BeAlSiO 4(OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Baryte and Euclase Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Baryte and Euclase Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Baryte and Euclase Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Baryte is 3.08-3.12 whereas that of Euclase is 3.08-3.12.