Riesling Beryl and Baryte Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Brittle
  
Solubility
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Soluble
  
Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.66-2.86
  
4.3-5
  
Fracture
ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001), ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
  
Irregular/uneven
  
Cleavage
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Perfect cleavage parallel to base and prism faces: {001} Perfect, {210} Perfect, {010} Imperfect
  
Mohs Hardness
7.5-8
  
3-3.5
  
Chemical Composition
Al 2Be 3Si 6O 18Martin H.
  
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Riesling Beryl and Baryte Chemical Formula
While comparing Riesling Beryl 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 Riesling Beryl and Baryte chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Riesling Beryl- Al 2Be 3Si 6O 18Martin H.
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Riesling Beryl and Baryte Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Riesling Beryl and Baryte Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Riesling Beryl and Baryte Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Riesling Beryl is 4.3-5 whereas that of Baryte is 4.3-5.