Schorl and Baryte Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
Solubility
Not Available
Soluble
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.18-3.22
4.3-5
Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal
Irregular/uneven
Cleavage
{1011} Indistinct
Perfect cleavage parallel to base and prism faces: {001} Perfect, {210} Perfect, {010} Imperfect
Mohs Hardness
Not Available
3-3.5
Chemical Composition
Na(Fe2+3)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
Not Available
Schorl and Baryte Chemical Formula
While comparing Schorl 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 Schorl and Baryte chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Schorl- Na(Fe2+3)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
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Schorl and Baryte Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Schorl and Baryte Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Schorl and Baryte Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Schorl is 4.3-5 whereas that of Baryte is 4.3-5.