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Baryte and Quartz Physical Properties


Quartz and Baryte Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
Brittle  

Solubility
Soluble  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
4.3-5  
2.65  

Fracture
Irregular/uneven  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Perfect cleavage parallel to base and prism faces: {001} Perfect, {210} Perfect, {010} Imperfect  
{0110} Indistinct  

Mohs Hardness
3-3.5  
7  

Chemical Composition
BaSO4  
SiO2  

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Baryte and Quartz Chemical Formula

While comparing Baryte and Quartz 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 Quartz chemical formula.

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Baryte and Quartz Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Baryte and Quartz Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Baryte and Quartz Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Baryte is 2.65 whereas that of Quartz is 2.65.

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