Feldspar and Baryte Barite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.56-2.75
  
4.43-4.46
  
Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001)
  
Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
  
Cleavage
two or three
  
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Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
  
3-3.5
  
Chemical Composition
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BaSO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  
Feldspar and Baryte Barite Chemical Formula
While comparing Feldspar 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 Feldspar and Baryte Barite chemical formula.
>- Chemical formula of Baryte Barite- BaSO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Feldspar and Baryte Barite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Feldspar and Baryte Barite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Feldspar and Baryte Barite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Feldspar is 4.43-4.46 whereas that of Baryte Barite is 4.43-4.46.