Caledonite and Baryte Physical Properties

Caledonite

Baryte

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

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Soluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

5.6-5.764.3-5

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, UnevenAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Irregular/uneven

1.6 Cleavage

[001] perfect; [100] distinct

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

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2.5-33-3.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Pb 5Cu 2(SO 4) 3(CO 3)(OH) 6Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

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Caledonite and Baryte Chemical Formula

While comparing Caledonite 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 Caledonite and Baryte chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Caledonite- Pb 5Cu 2(SO 4) 3(CO 3)(OH) 6Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

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Caledonite and Baryte Specific Gravity

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