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Baryte

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Baryte and Langbeinite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
Brittle

Solubility

Soluble
Slowly dissolves in water

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

4.3-5-9999
1 7.18
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Fracture

Irregular/uneven
Conchoidal

Cleavage

Perfect cleavage parallel to base and prism faces: {001} Perfect, {210} Perfect, {010} Imperfect
None

Mohs Hardness

3-3.53.5-4
2 10
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Chemical Composition

BaSO4
K2Mg2(SO4)3

Baryte and Langbeinite Chemical Formula

While comparing Baryte and Langbeinite 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 Langbeinite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Baryte- BaSO4
  • Chemical formula of Langbeinite- K2Mg2(SO4)3

Baryte and Langbeinite Specific Gravity

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