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Scolecite and Baryte Physical Properties


Baryte and Scolecite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Brittle   

Solubility
Soluble   
Soluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.20-2.23   
4.3-5   

Fracture
Irregular/uneven, UnevenAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Uneven   
Irregular/uneven   

Cleavage
Perfect on {110} and {1 1 0}   
Perfect cleavage parallel to base and prism faces: {001} Perfect, {210} Perfect, {010} Imperfect   

Mohs Hardness
5-5.5   
3-3.5   

Chemical Composition
CaAl 2Si 3O 10 · 3H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.   
Not Available   

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Scolecite and Baryte Chemical Formula

While comparing Scolecite 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 Scolecite and Baryte chemical formula.

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Scolecite and Baryte Specific Gravity

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

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