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Baryte and Schorl Physical Properties


Schorl and Baryte Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
Soluble  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
4.3-5  
3.18-3.22  

Fracture
Irregular/uneven  
Uneven, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Perfect cleavage parallel to base and prism faces: {001} Perfect, {210} Perfect, {010} Imperfect  
{1011} Indistinct  

Mohs Hardness
3-3.5  
-9999  

Chemical Composition
BaSO4  
Na(Fe2+3)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)  

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Baryte and Schorl Chemical Formula

While comparing Baryte and Schorl 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 Schorl chemical formula.

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Baryte and Schorl Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Baryte and Schorl Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Baryte and Schorl Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Baryte is 3.18-3.22 whereas that of Schorl is 3.18-3.22.

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