Baryte and Phenakite Physical Properties
Solubility
Soluble
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
4.3-5
2.90-2.98
Fracture
Irregular/uneven
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001), Brittle
Cleavage
Perfect cleavage parallel to base and prism faces: {001} Perfect, {210} Perfect, {010} Imperfect
Distinct on {11 2 0}, imperfect on {10 1 1}
Mohs Hardness
3-3.5
7.5-8
Chemical Composition
Not Available
Be 2SiO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Baryte and Phenakite Chemical Formula
While comparing Baryte and Phenakite 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 Phenakite chemical formula.
>- Chemical formula of Phenakite- Be 2SiO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Baryte and Phenakite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Baryte and Phenakite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Baryte and Phenakite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Baryte is 2.90-2.98 whereas that of Phenakite is 2.90-2.98.