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Fibrolite and Baryte Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Soluble
1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.14-3.25
4.3-5
1.5 Fracture
Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Irregular/uneven
1.6 Cleavage
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Perfect cleavage parallel to base and prism faces: {001} Perfect, {210} Perfect, {010} Imperfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-7
3-3.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Al 2SiO 5Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
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Fibrolite and Baryte Chemical Formula

While comparing Fibrolite 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 Fibrolite and Baryte chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Fibrolite- Al 2SiO 5Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
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Fibrolite and Baryte Specific Gravity

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