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Baryte and Tanzanite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
Soluble
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1.3 Durability
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Hard
1.4 Specific Gravity
4.3-5
3.35
1.5 Fracture
Irregular/uneven
Uneven, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect cleavage parallel to base and prism faces: {001} Perfect, {210} Perfect, {010} Imperfect
Perfect {010}, imperfect {100}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3-3.5
6.5-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
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Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)

Baryte and Tanzanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Baryte and Tanzanite 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 Tanzanite chemical formula.

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  • Chemical formula of Tanzanite- Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)

Baryte and Tanzanite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Baryte and Tanzanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Baryte and Tanzanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Baryte is 3.35 whereas that of Tanzanite is 3.35.

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