Baryte and Herderite Physical Properties

Baryte

Herderite

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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

2.90-3.02

1.5 Fracture

Irregular/uneven

Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

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

Indistinct on {110}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3-3.5

5-5.5

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

CaBePO 4(F,OH)Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Baryte and Herderite Chemical Formula

While comparing Baryte and Herderite 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 Herderite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Herderite- CaBePO 4(F,OH)Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Baryte and Herderite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Baryte and Herderite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Baryte and Herderite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Baryte is 2.90-3.02 whereas that of Herderite is 2.90-3.02.