Kyanite and Baryte Physical Properties

Kyanite

Baryte

Add ⊕

1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

Soluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.53-3.654.3-5

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Splintery, Brittle, Metallic

Irregular/uneven

1.6 Cleavage

[100] perfect [010] imperfect with 79° angle between

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

1.7 Mohs Hardness

4-73-3.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

Kyanite and Baryte Chemical Formula

While comparing Kyanite 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 Kyanite and Baryte chemical formula.

Compare Blue Gemstones

Kyanite Vs Kashmir sapphire

Kyanite Vs Swiss blue topaz

Kyanite Vs Blue quartz

Kyanite and Baryte Specific Gravity

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