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Edenite and Baryte Physical Properties


Baryte and Edenite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
Soluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.05-3.37  
4.3-5  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Irregular/uneven  

Cleavage
Good on (110)  
Perfect cleavage parallel to base and prism faces: {001} Perfect, {210} Perfect, {010} Imperfect  

Mohs Hardness
5-6  
3-3.5  

Chemical Composition
NaCa2Mg5Si7AlO22(OH)2  
BaSO4  

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Edenite and Baryte Chemical Formula

While comparing Edenite 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 Edenite and Baryte chemical formula.

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Edenite and Baryte Specific Gravity

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

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