Baryte and Poudretteite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
  
Brittle
  
Solubility
Soluble
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
4.3-5
  
2.51-2.53
  
Fracture
Irregular/uneven
  
Conchoidal, Splintery
  
Cleavage
Perfect cleavage parallel to base and prism faces: {001} Perfect, {210} Perfect, {010} Imperfect
  
None
  
Mohs Hardness
3-3.5
  
5
  
Chemical Composition
Not Available
  
KNa 2B 3Si 12O 30Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  
Baryte and Poudretteite Chemical Formula
While comparing Baryte and Poudretteite 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 Poudretteite chemical formula.
>- Chemical formula of Poudretteite- KNa 2B 3Si 12O 30Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Baryte and Poudretteite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Baryte and Poudretteite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Baryte and Poudretteite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Baryte is 2.51-2.53 whereas that of Poudretteite is 2.51-2.53.