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Baryte and Feldspar 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
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1.4 Specific Gravity
4.3-5
2.56-2.75
1.5 Fracture
Irregular/uneven
Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect cleavage parallel to base and prism faces: {001} Perfect, {210} Perfect, {010} Imperfect
two or three
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3-3.5
6-6.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
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Baryte and Feldspar Chemical Formula

While comparing Baryte and Feldspar 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 Feldspar chemical formula.

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Baryte and Feldspar Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Baryte and Feldspar Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Baryte and Feldspar Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Baryte is 2.56-2.75 whereas that of Feldspar is 2.56-2.75.

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