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Baryte and Sapphire Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Soluble
insoluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
4.3-53.95-4.03
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Irregular/uneven
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect cleavage parallel to base and prism faces: {001} Perfect, {210} Perfect, {010} Imperfect
None, but may exhibit parting
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3-3.59
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Not Available
Al 2 O 3

Baryte and Sapphire Chemical Formula

While comparing Baryte and Sapphire 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 Sapphire chemical formula.

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  • Chemical formula of Sapphire- Al 2 O 3

Baryte and Sapphire Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Baryte and Sapphire Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Baryte and Sapphire Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Baryte is 3.95-4.03 whereas that of Sapphire is 3.95-4.03.