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Baryte Barite and Sodalite Physical Properties


Sodalite and Baryte Barite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Soluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
4.43-4.46   
2.15-2.40   

Fracture
Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   
Conchoidal, Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Brittle   

Cleavage
Not Available   
Poor on {110}   

Mohs Hardness
3-3.5   
5-6   

Chemical Composition
BaSO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   
Na8Al6Si6O24Cl2   

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Baryte Barite and Sodalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Baryte Barite and Sodalite 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 Sodalite chemical formula.

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Baryte Barite and Sodalite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Baryte Barite and Sodalite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Baryte Barite and Sodalite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Baryte Barite is 2.15-2.40 whereas that of Sodalite is 2.15-2.40.

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