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Baryte

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Baryte and Zoisite 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
4.3-53.20-3.50
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Irregular/uneven
Uneven, Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Even
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
3-3.56-7
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
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Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)

Baryte and Zoisite Chemical Formula

While comparing Baryte and Zoisite 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 Zoisite chemical formula.

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

Baryte and Zoisite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Baryte and Zoisite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Baryte and Zoisite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Baryte is 3.20-3.50 whereas that of Zoisite is 3.20-3.50.