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Baryte and Labradorite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Soluble
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
4.3-52.69-2.72
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Irregular/uneven
Uneven, Conchoidal, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect cleavage parallel to base and prism faces: {001} Perfect, {210} Perfect, {010} Imperfect
Perfect on {001}, less perfect on {010}, intersecting at near 90°; distinct on {110}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3-3.56-6.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Not Available
(Na,Ca)1-2Si3-2O8

Baryte and Labradorite Chemical Formula

While comparing Baryte and Labradorite 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 Labradorite chemical formula.

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  • Chemical formula of Labradorite- (Na,Ca)1-2Si3-2O8

Baryte and Labradorite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Baryte and Labradorite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Baryte and Labradorite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Baryte is 2.69-2.72 whereas that of Labradorite is 2.69-2.72.