Gaylussite and Baryte Barite Physical Properties

Gaylussite and Baryte Barite Chemical Formula

While comparing Gaylussite 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 Gaylussite and Baryte Barite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Gaylussite- Na2Ca(CO3)2•5(H2O)
• Chemical formula of Baryte Barite- BaSO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Gaylussite and Baryte Barite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Gaylussite and Baryte Barite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Gaylussite and Baryte Barite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Gaylussite is 4.43-4.46 whereas that of Baryte Barite is 4.43-4.46.