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Charlesite and Baryte Physical Properties


Baryte and Charlesite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Soluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
1.79   
4.3-5   

Fracture
Irregular/uneven, Brittle, Metallic   
Irregular/uneven   

Cleavage
Perfect on {10bar10}   
Perfect cleavage parallel to base and prism faces: {001} Perfect, {210} Perfect, {010} Imperfect   

Mohs Hardness
2.5   
3-3.5   

Chemical Composition
Ca6(Al,Si)2(SO4)2B(OH)4(OH,O)12•26(H2O)   
Not Available   

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Charlesite and Baryte Chemical Formula

While comparing Charlesite 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 Charlesite and Baryte chemical formula.

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Charlesite and Baryte Specific Gravity

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

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