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Montebrasite and Baryte Physical Properties


Baryte and Montebrasite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
Soluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.98-3.10  
4.3-5  

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal  
Irregular/uneven  

Cleavage
{100} Perfect, {110} Good, {011} Distinct  
Perfect cleavage parallel to base and prism faces: {001} Perfect, {210} Perfect, {010} Imperfect  

Mohs Hardness
5.5-6  
3-3.5  

Chemical Composition
LiAl(PO 4)(OH,F)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references  
BaSO4  

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Montebrasite and Baryte Chemical Formula

While comparing Montebrasite 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 Montebrasite and Baryte chemical formula.

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Montebrasite and Baryte Specific Gravity

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

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