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Baryte Barite
Baryte Barite

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Baryte Barite and Emerald Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

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Solubility

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-

Durability

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Hard

Specific Gravity

4.43-4.462.67-2.78
1 7.18
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Fracture

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Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann

Cleavage

Perfect
Imperfect on the [0001]

Mohs Hardness

3-3.57.5-8
2 10
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Chemical Composition

BaSO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Be3Al2SiO6

Baryte Barite and Emerald Chemical Formula

While comparing Baryte Barite and Emerald 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 Emerald chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Baryte Barite- BaSO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Emerald- Be3Al2SiO6

Baryte Barite and Emerald Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Baryte Barite and Emerald Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Baryte Barite and Emerald Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Baryte Barite is 2.67-2.78 whereas that of Emerald is 2.67-2.78.