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Fuchsite and Baryte Physical Properties


Baryte and Fuchsite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
Soluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.77-2.88  
4.3-5  

Fracture
Uneven  
Irregular/uneven  

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

Mohs Hardness
2.5  
3-3.5  

Chemical Composition
K(Al,Cr) 3Si 3O 10(OH) 2Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)  
BaSO4  

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Fuchsite and Baryte Chemical Formula

While comparing Fuchsite 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 Fuchsite and Baryte chemical formula.

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Fuchsite and Baryte Specific Gravity

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

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