Baryte and Glaucophane Physical Properties

Baryte

Glaucophane

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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

3-3.15

1.5 Fracture

Irregular/uneven

Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

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

Good on [110] and on [001]

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3-3.5

6.0-6.5

1.8 Chemical Composition

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[ ]Na2(Mg3Al2)Si8O22(OH)2

Baryte and Glaucophane Chemical Formula

While comparing Baryte and Glaucophane 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 Glaucophane chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Glaucophane- [ ]Na2(Mg3Al2)Si8O22(OH)2

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Baryte and Glaucophane Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Baryte and Glaucophane Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Baryte and Glaucophane Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Baryte is 3-3.15 whereas that of Glaucophane is 3-3.15.