Beryllonite and Baryte Physical Properties
Solubility
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Soluble
Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.79-2.87
4.3-5
Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
Irregular/uneven
Cleavage
{010} perfect; {100} good, interrupted; {101} indistinct; {001} in traces
Perfect cleavage parallel to base and prism faces: {001} Perfect, {210} Perfect, {010} Imperfect
Mohs Hardness
5.5-6
3-3.5
Chemical Composition
NaBePO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
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Beryllonite and Baryte Chemical Formula
While comparing Beryllonite and Baryte 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 Beryllonite and Baryte chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Beryllonite- NaBePO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
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Beryllonite and Baryte Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Beryllonite and Baryte Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Beryllonite and Baryte Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Beryllonite is 4.3-5 whereas that of Baryte is 4.3-5.