Baryte and Umbalite Physical Properties
Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
Solubility
Soluble
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
4.3-5
3.62-4.33
Fracture
Irregular/uneven
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalGemdat.org, Management Team (2012)
Cleavage
Perfect cleavage parallel to base and prism faces: {001} Perfect, {210} Perfect, {010} Imperfect
Not Available
Mohs Hardness
3-3.5
7-7.5
Chemical Composition
Not Available
Mg 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3 -Mn2+3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
Baryte and Umbalite Chemical Formula
While comparing Baryte and Umbalite 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 Umbalite chemical formula.
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- Chemical formula of Umbalite- Mg 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3 -Mn2+3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
Baryte and Umbalite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Baryte and Umbalite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Baryte and Umbalite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Baryte is 3.62-4.33 whereas that of Umbalite is 3.62-4.33.
