Baryte and Omphacite Physical Properties

Baryte

Omphacite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

Soluble

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1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

4.3-53.16-3.43

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Irregular/uneven

Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

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

{110} Good, {110} Good

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3-3.55-6

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

(Ca,Na)(Mg,Fe,Al)Si 2O 6Anthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)

Baryte and Omphacite Chemical Formula

While comparing Baryte and Omphacite 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 Omphacite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Omphacite- (Ca,Na)(Mg,Fe,Al)Si 2O 6Anthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)

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Baryte and Omphacite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Baryte and Omphacite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Baryte and Omphacite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Baryte is 3.16-3.43 whereas that of Omphacite is 3.16-3.43.