Home
Gemstones


Eilat stone and Baryte Physical Properties


Baryte and Eilat stone Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
Soluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
-9999  
4.3-5  

Fracture
-  
Irregular/uneven  

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

Mohs Hardness
-9999  
3-3.5  

Chemical Composition
Cu3(PO4)(OH)3  
BaSO4  

Optical Properties >>
<< Astrology

Eilat stone and Baryte Chemical Formula

While comparing Eilat stone 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 Eilat stone and Baryte chemical formula.

Compare Blue Gemstones

Eilat stone and Baryte Specific Gravity

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

Blue Gemstones

Blue Gemstones


Compare Blue Gemstones