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Baryte

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Baryte and Hiddenite Physical Properties

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
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Solubility

Soluble
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Durability

-
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Specific Gravity

4.3-53.15-3.21
1 7.18
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Fracture

Irregular/uneven
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Cleavage

Perfect cleavage parallel to base and prism faces: {001} Perfect, {210} Perfect, {010} Imperfect
1,2 prismatic

Mohs Hardness

3-3.56-7
2 10
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Chemical Composition

BaSO4
LiAlSi2O6

Baryte and Hiddenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Baryte and Hiddenite 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 Hiddenite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Baryte- BaSO4
  • Chemical formula of Hiddenite- LiAlSi2O6

Baryte and Hiddenite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Baryte and Hiddenite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Baryte and Hiddenite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Baryte is 3.15-3.21 whereas that of Hiddenite is 3.15-3.21.