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Petalite and Baryte Barite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
insoluble
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.40
4.43-4.46
1.5 Fracture
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Conchoidal
Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {001}, poor on {201} with 38.5° angle between the two
Not Available
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
3-3.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
LiAlSi 4O 10Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
BaSO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Petalite and Baryte Barite Chemical Formula

While comparing Petalite and Baryte Barite 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 Petalite and Baryte Barite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Petalite- LiAlSi 4O 10Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Baryte Barite- BaSO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Petalite and Baryte Barite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Petalite and Baryte Barite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Petalite and Baryte Barite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Petalite is 4.43-4.46 whereas that of Baryte Barite is 4.43-4.46.