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Scorzalite 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
3.31
4.3-5
1.5 Fracture
Uneven
Irregular/uneven
1.6 Cleavage
{110} Good
Perfect cleavage parallel to base and prism faces: {001} Perfect, {210} Perfect, {010} Imperfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5.5-6
3-3.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Fe2+ ,Mg)Al 2(PO 4) 2(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
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Scorzalite and Baryte Chemical Formula

While comparing Scorzalite 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 Scorzalite and Baryte chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Scorzalite- (Fe2+ ,Mg)Al 2(PO 4) 2(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
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Scorzalite and Baryte Specific Gravity

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