Pearl and Baryte Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Brittle
  
Solubility
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Soluble
  
Durability
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Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
2.60-2.85
  
4.3-5
  
Fracture
Gemstones of the world (2001), UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
  
Irregular/uneven
  
Cleavage
none
  
Perfect cleavage parallel to base and prism faces: {001} Perfect, {210} Perfect, {010} Imperfect
  
Mohs Hardness
2.5-4.5
  
3-3.5
  
Chemical Composition
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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.
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.