Imperial Topaz and Baryte Physical Properties

Imperial Topaz

Baryte

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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Brittle

1.2 Solubility

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Soluble

1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

3.49-3.574.3-5

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven

Irregular/uneven

1.6 Cleavage

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

1.7 Mohs Hardness

83-3.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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Imperial Topaz and Baryte Chemical Formula

While comparing Imperial Topaz 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 Imperial Topaz and Baryte chemical formula.

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Imperial Topaz and Baryte Specific Gravity

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