Hauyne and Baryte Physical Properties

Hauyne

Baryte

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Gelatinises in acids

Soluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.4-2.54.3-5

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle

Irregular/uneven

1.6 Cleavage

Distinct on {110}

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

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5-63-3.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

(Na,Ca)4-8Al6Si6(O,S)24(SO4,Cl)1-2

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Hauyne and Baryte Chemical Formula

While comparing Hauyne 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 Hauyne and Baryte chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Hauyne- (Na,Ca)4-8Al6Si6(O,S)24(SO4,Cl)1-2

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Hauyne and Baryte Specific Gravity

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