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Sylvite and Baryte Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Soluble
Soluble
1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
1.993
4.3-5
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Brittle
Irregular/uneven
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on [100], [010], [001]
Perfect cleavage parallel to base and prism faces: {001} Perfect, {210} Perfect, {010} Imperfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.5
3-3.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
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Sylvite and Baryte Chemical Formula

While comparing Sylvite 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 Sylvite and Baryte chemical formula.

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Sylvite and Baryte Specific Gravity

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