Calcite and Baryte Physical Properties

Calcite

Baryte

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Soluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.67-2.734.3-5

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal

Irregular/uneven

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect on [10 1 1] three directions with angle of 74° 55

Perfect cleavage parallel to base and prism faces: {001} Perfect, {210} Perfect, {010} Imperfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

33-3.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

CaCO 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Not Available

Calcite and Baryte Chemical Formula

While comparing Calcite 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 Calcite and Baryte chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Calcite- CaCO 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Calcite and Baryte Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Calcite and Baryte Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Calcite and Baryte Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Calcite is 4.3-5 whereas that of Baryte is 4.3-5.