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Baryte and Labradorite Physical Properties


Labradorite and Baryte Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
Soluble  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
4.3-5  
2.69-2.72  

Fracture
Irregular/uneven  
Uneven, Conchoidal  

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}  

Mohs Hardness
3-3.5  
6-6.5  

Chemical Composition
BaSO4  
(Na,Ca)1-2Si3-2O8  

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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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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.

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