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Baryte and Riesling Beryl Physical Properties


Riesling Beryl and Baryte Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
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Solubility
Soluble   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
4.3-5   
2.66-2.86   

Fracture
Irregular/uneven   
ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001), ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)   

Cleavage
Perfect cleavage parallel to base and prism faces: {001} Perfect, {210} Perfect, {010} Imperfect   
Not Available   

Mohs Hardness
3-3.5   
7.5-8   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
Al 2Be 3Si 6O 18Martin H.   

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Baryte and Riesling Beryl Chemical Formula

While comparing Baryte and Riesling Beryl 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 Riesling Beryl chemical formula.

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Baryte and Riesling Beryl Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Baryte and Riesling Beryl Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Baryte and Riesling Beryl Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Baryte is 2.66-2.86 whereas that of Riesling Beryl is 2.66-2.86.

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