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Dravite and Baryte Physical Properties


Baryte and Dravite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
Soluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.03-3.18  
4.3-5  

Fracture
Uneven, Irregular, Conchoidal  
Irregular/uneven  

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

Mohs Hardness
7-7.5  
3-3.5  

Chemical Composition
Na(Mg 3)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)  
BaSO4  

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Dravite and Baryte Chemical Formula

While comparing Dravite 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 Dravite and Baryte chemical formula.

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Dravite and Baryte Specific Gravity

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

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