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Baryte

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Baryte and Titanite Physical Properties

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
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Solubility

Soluble
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Durability

-
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Specific Gravity

4.3-53.48-3.60
1 7.18
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Fracture

Irregular/uneven
Sub-Conchoidal, Conchoidal

Cleavage

Perfect cleavage parallel to base and prism faces: {001} Perfect, {210} Perfect, {010} Imperfect
Distinct on [110], parting on {221}

Mohs Hardness

3-3.55-5.5
2 10
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Chemical Composition

BaSO4
CaTiSiO5

Baryte and Titanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Baryte and Titanite 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 Titanite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Baryte- BaSO4
  • Chemical formula of Titanite- CaTiSiO5

Baryte and Titanite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Baryte and Titanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Baryte and Titanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Baryte is 3.48-3.60 whereas that of Titanite is 3.48-3.60.