Baryte and Montebrasite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
Solubility
Soluble
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
4.3-5
2.98-3.10
Fracture
Irregular/uneven
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal
Cleavage
Perfect cleavage parallel to base and prism faces: {001} Perfect, {210} Perfect, {010} Imperfect
{100} Perfect, {110} Good, {011} Distinct
Mohs Hardness
3-3.5
5.5-6
Chemical Composition
Not Available
LiAl(PO 4)(OH,F)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Baryte and Montebrasite Chemical Formula
While comparing Baryte and Montebrasite 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 Montebrasite chemical formula.
>- Chemical formula of Montebrasite- LiAl(PO 4)(OH,F)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Baryte and Montebrasite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Baryte and Montebrasite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Baryte and Montebrasite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Baryte is 2.98-3.10 whereas that of Montebrasite is 2.98-3.10.