Kunzite and Baryte Barite Physical Properties

Kunzite

Baryte Barite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.15-3.21

4.43-4.46

1.5 Fracture

Gemstones of the world (2001), UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)

Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

1,2 prismatic

Not Available

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6-7

3-3.5

1.8 Chemical Composition

LiAlSi₂O₆

BaSO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Kunzite and Baryte Barite Chemical Formula

While comparing Kunzite 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 Kunzite and Baryte Barite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Kunzite- LiAlSi₂O₆
Chemical formula of Baryte Barite- BaSO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Kunzite and Baryte Barite Specific Gravity

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