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Gyrolite and Baryte Barite Physical Properties


Baryte Barite and Gyrolite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.48   
4.43-4.46   

Fracture
Brittle, Uneven, Brittle, Uneven   
Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   

Cleavage
Perfect on {001}   
Not Available   

Mohs Hardness
2   
3-3.5   

Chemical Composition
NaCa16Si23AlO60(OH)8•64(H2O)   
BaSO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   

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Gyrolite and Baryte Barite Chemical Formula

While comparing Gyrolite 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 Gyrolite and Baryte Barite chemical formula.

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Gyrolite and Baryte Barite Specific Gravity

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

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