Pearl and Baryte Physical Properties

Pearl

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

2.60-2.854.3-5

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

Irregular/uneven

1.6 Cleavage

none

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

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2.5-4.53-3.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

Pearl and Baryte Chemical Formula

While comparing Pearl 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 Pearl and Baryte chemical formula.

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Pearl and Baryte Specific Gravity

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