Baryte and Pearl Physical Properties

Baryte

Pearl

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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

4.3-5

2.60-2.85

1.5 Fracture

Irregular/uneven

Gemstones of the world (2001), UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)

1.6 Cleavage

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

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1.7 Mohs Hardness

3-3.5

2.5-4.5

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

Baryte and Pearl Chemical Formula

While comparing Baryte and Pearl 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 Pearl chemical formula.

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Baryte and Pearl Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Baryte and Pearl Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Baryte and Pearl Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Baryte is 2.60-2.85 whereas that of Pearl is 2.60-2.85.