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Holmquistite and Baryte Physical Properties


Baryte and Holmquistite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Brittle   

Solubility
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Soluble   

Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.95-3.13   
4.3-5   

Fracture
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Irregular/uneven   

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

Mohs Hardness
5-6   
3-3.5   

Chemical Composition
Li 2[(Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Al 2]Si 8O 22(OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   
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Holmquistite and Baryte Chemical Formula

While comparing Holmquistite 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 Holmquistite and Baryte chemical formula.

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Holmquistite and Baryte Specific Gravity

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

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