Fluorite and Baryte Physical Properties

Fluorite

Baryte

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

slightly water soluble and in hot hydrochloric acid

Soluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.00-3.254.3-5

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Irregular/uneven

1.6 Cleavage

Octahedral, perfect on {111}, parting on {011}

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

1.7 Mohs Hardness

43-3.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

CaF₂

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Fluorite and Baryte Chemical Formula

While comparing Fluorite 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 Fluorite and Baryte chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Fluorite- CaF₂

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Fluorite and Baryte Specific Gravity

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