Home

Taurus Gems + -

Gemini Gems + -

Leo Gems + -

Organic Gemstones + -

Aries Gems + -

Gemstones


Gahnospinel and Baryte Physical Properties


Baryte and Gahnospinel Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Soluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.65-4.55   
4.3-5   

Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   
Irregular/uneven   

Cleavage
None, but may exhibit slight parting   
Perfect cleavage parallel to base and prism faces: {001} Perfect, {210} Perfect, {010} Imperfect   

Mohs Hardness
7.5-8   
3-3.5   

Chemical Composition
(Mg,Zn)Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)   
Not Available   

Optical Properties >>
<< Astrology

Gahnospinel and Baryte Chemical Formula

While comparing Gahnospinel 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 Gahnospinel and Baryte chemical formula.

Compare Blue Gemstones

Gahnospinel and Baryte Specific Gravity

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

Blue Gemstones

Blue Gemstones


Compare Blue Gemstones