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Baryte

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Baryte and Falcons Eye Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

Fracture

Cleavage

Mohs Hardness

Chemical Composition

 
Brittle
Soluble
-
4.3-5
Irregular/uneven
Perfect cleavage parallel to base and prism faces: {001} Perfect, {210} Perfect, {010} Imperfect
3-3.5
BaSO4
 
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-
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2.58-2.64
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-
7
SiO 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

Baryte and Falcons Eye Chemical Formula

While comparing Baryte and Falcons Eye 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 Falcons Eye chemical formula.

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Baryte and Falcons Eye Specific Gravity

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