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Baryte and Sunstone Physical Properties


Sunstone and Baryte Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
Soluble  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
4.3-5  
2.62-2.65  

Fracture
Irregular/uneven  
-  

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

Mohs Hardness
3-3.5  
6  

Chemical Composition
BaSO4  
Microcline: KAlSi3O8 Oligoclase: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8  

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Baryte and Sunstone Chemical Formula

While comparing Baryte and Sunstone 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 Sunstone chemical formula.

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Baryte and Sunstone Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Baryte and Sunstone Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Baryte and Sunstone Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Baryte is 2.62-2.65 whereas that of Sunstone is 2.62-2.65.

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