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Baryte and Orthoclase Physical Properties

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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
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1.4 Specific Gravity
4.3-52.54-2.61
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Irregular/uneven
Gems, Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect cleavage parallel to base and prism faces: {001} Perfect, {210} Perfect, {010} Imperfect
Has perfect cleavage on {001} and good cleavage on {010}. Cleavages intersect at 90°.
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3-3.56
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Not Available
KAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Baryte and Orthoclase Chemical Formula

While comparing Baryte and Orthoclase 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 Orthoclase chemical formula.

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  • Chemical formula of Orthoclase- KAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Baryte and Orthoclase Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Baryte and Orthoclase Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Baryte and Orthoclase Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Baryte is 2.54-2.61 whereas that of Orthoclase is 2.54-2.61.