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Baryte and Morganite Physical Properties


Morganite and Baryte Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
Soluble  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
4.3-5  
2.71-2.90  

Fracture
Irregular/uneven  
-  

Cleavage
Perfect cleavage parallel to base and prism faces: {001} Perfect, {210} Perfect, {010} Imperfect  
3,1 basal  

Mohs Hardness
3-3.5  
7.5-8  

Chemical Composition
BaSO4  
Be3Al2SiO6  

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Baryte and Morganite Chemical Formula

While comparing Baryte and Morganite 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 Morganite chemical formula.

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Baryte and Morganite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Baryte and Morganite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Baryte and Morganite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Baryte is 2.71-2.90 whereas that of Morganite is 2.71-2.90.

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