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Hauyne and Baryte Physical Properties


Baryte and Hauyne Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Brittle   

Solubility
Gelatinises in acids   
Soluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.4-2.5   
4.3-5   

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle   
Irregular/uneven   

Cleavage
Distinct on {110}   
Perfect cleavage parallel to base and prism faces: {001} Perfect, {210} Perfect, {010} Imperfect   

Mohs Hardness
5-6   
3-3.5   

Chemical Composition
(Na,Ca)4-8Al6Si6(O,S)24(SO4,Cl)1-2   
Not Available   

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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.

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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.

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