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Sapphirine and Baryte Barite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.40-3.58
4.43-4.46
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Uneven
Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
{010} Perfect
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
7.5
3-3.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Al,Mg) 8(Al,Si) 6O 20Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
BaSO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Sapphirine and Baryte Barite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sapphirine 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 Sapphirine and Baryte Barite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Sapphirine- (Al,Mg) 8(Al,Si) 6O 20Michael 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

Sapphirine and Baryte Barite Specific Gravity

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