Baryte and Gaylussite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
Soluble
  
decomposes in water
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
4.3-5
  
1.93-1.99
  
Fracture
Irregular/uneven
  
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle
  
Cleavage
Perfect cleavage parallel to base and prism faces: {001} Perfect, {210} Perfect, {010} Imperfect
  
perfect [110]
  
Mohs Hardness
3-3.5
  
2.5
  
Chemical Composition
Not Available
  
Na2Ca(CO3)2•5(H2O)
  
Baryte and Gaylussite Chemical Formula
While comparing Baryte and Gaylussite 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 Gaylussite chemical formula.
>- Chemical formula of Gaylussite- Na2Ca(CO3)2•5(H2O)
Baryte and Gaylussite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Baryte and Gaylussite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Baryte and Gaylussite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Baryte is 1.93-1.99 whereas that of Gaylussite is 1.93-1.99.