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Baryte and Hyacinth 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
4.3-53.93-4.73
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Irregular/uneven
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect cleavage parallel to base and prism faces: {001} Perfect, {210} Perfect, {010} Imperfect
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
3-3.56.5-7.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
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ZrSiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Baryte and Hyacinth Chemical Formula

While comparing Baryte and Hyacinth 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 Hyacinth chemical formula.

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  • Chemical formula of Hyacinth- ZrSiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Baryte and Hyacinth Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Baryte and Hyacinth Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Baryte and Hyacinth Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Baryte is 3.93-4.73 whereas that of Hyacinth is 3.93-4.73.