Baryte and Sard Physical Properties

Baryte

Sard

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

Soluble

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

4.3-52.58-2.63

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Irregular/uneven

ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

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

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1.7 Mohs Hardness

3-3.56.5-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Baryte and Sard Chemical Formula

While comparing Baryte and Sard 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 Sard chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Sard- SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Baryte and Sard Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Baryte and Sard Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Baryte and Sard Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Baryte is 2.58-2.63 whereas that of Sard is 2.58-2.63.