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Matrix Opal and Baryte Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Soluble
1.3 Durability
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Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
1.98-2.50
4.3-5
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Irregular/uneven
1.6 Cleavage
Not Available
Perfect cleavage parallel to base and prism faces: {001} Perfect, {210} Perfect, {010} Imperfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5.5-6.5
3-3.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
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Matrix Opal and Baryte Chemical Formula

While comparing Matrix Opal 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 Matrix Opal and Baryte chemical formula.

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Matrix Opal and Baryte Specific Gravity

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