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Sard and Baryte Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Soluble
1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.58-2.634.3-5
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Irregular/uneven
1.6 Cleavage
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Perfect cleavage parallel to base and prism faces: {001} Perfect, {210} Perfect, {010} Imperfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-73-3.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
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Sard and Baryte Chemical Formula

While comparing Sard 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 Sard and Baryte chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Sard- SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
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Sard and Baryte Specific Gravity

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