Diamond and Baryte Physical Properties

Diamond

Baryte

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Soluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.50-3.534.3-5

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle

Irregular/uneven

1.6 Cleavage

111 (perfect in four directions)

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

1.7 Mohs Hardness

103-3.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

Diamond and Baryte Chemical Formula

While comparing Diamond 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 Diamond and Baryte chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Diamond- C

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Diamond and Baryte Specific Gravity

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