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Baryte and Hyalite Physical Properties


Hyalite and Baryte Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Soluble   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
4.3-5   
Not Available   

Fracture
Irregular/uneven   
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001)   

Cleavage
Perfect cleavage parallel to base and prism faces: {001} Perfect, {210} Perfect, {010} Imperfect   
Not Available   

Mohs Hardness
3-3.5   
5.5-6.5   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)   

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Baryte and Hyalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Baryte and Hyalite 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 Hyalite chemical formula.

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Baryte and Hyalite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Baryte and Hyalite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Baryte and Hyalite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Baryte is Not Available whereas that of Hyalite is Not Available.

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