Baryte and Simpsonite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
Solubility
Soluble
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
4.3-5
Not Available
Fracture
Irregular/uneven
ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal
Cleavage
Perfect cleavage parallel to base and prism faces: {001} Perfect, {210} Perfect, {010} Imperfect
None
Mohs Hardness
3-3.5
7-7.5
Chemical Composition
Not Available
Al 4(Ta,Nb) 3(O,OH,F) 14Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Baryte and Simpsonite Chemical Formula
While comparing Baryte and Simpsonite 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 Simpsonite chemical formula.
>- Chemical formula of Simpsonite- Al 4(Ta,Nb) 3(O,OH,F) 14Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Baryte and Simpsonite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Baryte and Simpsonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Baryte and Simpsonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Baryte is Not Available whereas that of Simpsonite is Not Available.