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Baryte and Sylvite Physical Properties


Sylvite and Baryte Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
Brittle  

Solubility
Soluble  
Soluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
4.3-5  
1.993  

Fracture
Irregular/uneven  
Uneven  

Cleavage
Perfect cleavage parallel to base and prism faces: {001} Perfect, {210} Perfect, {010} Imperfect  
Perfect on [100], [010], [001]  

Mohs Hardness
3-3.5  
2.5  

Chemical Composition
BaSO4  
KCl  

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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.

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