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Baryte and Sylvite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Soluble
Soluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
4.3-51.993
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Irregular/uneven
Uneven, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect cleavage parallel to base and prism faces: {001} Perfect, {210} Perfect, {010} Imperfect
Perfect on [100], [010], [001]
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3-3.52.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
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Baryte and Sylvite Chemical Formula

While comparing Baryte and Sylvite 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 Sylvite chemical formula.

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Baryte and Sylvite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Baryte and Sylvite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Baryte and Sylvite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Baryte is 1.993 whereas that of Sylvite is 1.993.