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Baryte and Thomsonite 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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1.4 Specific Gravity
4.3-52.25-2.40
Amber
1 7.18
1.8 Fracture
Irregular/uneven
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.9 Cleavage
Perfect cleavage parallel to base and prism faces: {001} Perfect, {210} Perfect, {010} Imperfect
perfect on {010}; good on {100}
1.10 Mohs Hardness
3-3.55-5.5
Amber
2 10
1.11 Chemical Composition
Not Available
NaCa 2Al 5Si 5O 20 · 6H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Baryte and Thomsonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Baryte and Thomsonite 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 Thomsonite chemical formula.

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  • Chemical formula of Thomsonite- NaCa 2Al 5Si 5O 20 · 6H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Baryte and Thomsonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Baryte and Thomsonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Baryte and Thomsonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Baryte is 2.25-2.40 whereas that of Thomsonite is 2.25-2.40.