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Diopside and Baryte Barite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
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Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.22-3.40
4.43-4.46
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Conchoidal
Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
Distinct/good on {110}
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-6
3-3.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
CaMgSi2O6
BaSO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Diopside and Baryte Barite Chemical Formula

While comparing Diopside and Baryte Barite 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 Diopside and Baryte Barite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Diopside- CaMgSi2O6
  • Chemical formula of Baryte Barite- BaSO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Diopside and Baryte Barite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Diopside and Baryte Barite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Diopside and Baryte Barite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Diopside is 4.43-4.46 whereas that of Baryte Barite is 4.43-4.46.

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