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Phenakite and Baryte Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Soluble
1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.90-2.984.3-5
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001), Brittle
Irregular/uneven
1.6 Cleavage
Distinct on {11 2 0}, imperfect on {10 1 1}
Perfect cleavage parallel to base and prism faces: {001} Perfect, {210} Perfect, {010} Imperfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7.5-83-3.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Be 2SiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
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Phenakite and Baryte Chemical Formula

While comparing Phenakite 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 Phenakite and Baryte chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Phenakite- Be 2SiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
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Phenakite and Baryte Specific Gravity

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