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Baryte and Polyhalite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Soluble
Soluble
1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
4.3-5
2.78
1.5 Fracture
Irregular/uneven
Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect cleavage parallel to base and prism faces: {001} Perfect, {210} Perfect, {010} Imperfect
Perfect on {10 1 }; parting on {010}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3-3.5
3.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
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Baryte and Polyhalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Baryte and Polyhalite 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 Polyhalite chemical formula.

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Baryte and Polyhalite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Baryte and Polyhalite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Baryte and Polyhalite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Baryte is 2.78 whereas that of Polyhalite is 2.78.

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