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Baryte and Jade Physical Properties


Jade and Baryte Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
Soluble  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
4.3-5  
2.90-3.38  

Fracture
Irregular/uneven  
Splintery  

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

Mohs Hardness
3-3.5  
6-7  

Chemical Composition
BaSO4  
Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6  

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Baryte and Jade Chemical Formula

While comparing Baryte and Jade 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 Jade chemical formula.

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Baryte and Jade Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Baryte and Jade Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Baryte and Jade Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Baryte is 2.90-3.38 whereas that of Jade is 2.90-3.38.

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