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Baryte and Tugtupite Physical Properties


Tugtupite and Baryte Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Soluble   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
4.3-5   
2.30-2.60   

Fracture
Irregular/uneven   
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   

Cleavage
Perfect cleavage parallel to base and prism faces: {001} Perfect, {210} Perfect, {010} Imperfect   
{111} Imperfect   

Mohs Hardness
3-3.5   
5.5-6   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
Na 4AlBeSi 4O 12ClMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   

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Baryte and Tugtupite Chemical Formula

While comparing Baryte and Tugtupite 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 Tugtupite chemical formula.

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Baryte and Tugtupite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Baryte and Tugtupite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Baryte and Tugtupite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Baryte is 2.30-2.60 whereas that of Tugtupite is 2.30-2.60.

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