Baryte Barite and Cancrinite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
4.43-4.46
2.42-2.52
Fracture
Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Irregular/uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
Cleavage
Not Available
Perfect on {10 1 0}, poor on {0001}
Chemical Composition
BaSO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Na 2Ca 2Al 6Si 6O 24(CO 3) 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Baryte Barite and Cancrinite Chemical Formula
While comparing Baryte Barite and Cancrinite 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 Barite and Cancrinite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Baryte Barite- BaSO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
- Chemical formula of Cancrinite- Na 2Ca 2Al 6Si 6O 24(CO 3) 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Baryte Barite and Cancrinite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Baryte Barite and Cancrinite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Baryte Barite and Cancrinite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Baryte Barite is 2.42-2.52 whereas that of Cancrinite is 2.42-2.52.