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Tanzanite and Baryte Barite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
Hard
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.354.43-4.46
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect {010}, imperfect {100}
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-73-3.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)
BaSO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Tanzanite and Baryte Barite Chemical Formula

While comparing Tanzanite and Baryte Barite 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 Tanzanite and Baryte Barite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Tanzanite- Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)
  • Chemical formula of Baryte Barite- BaSO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Tanzanite and Baryte Barite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Tanzanite and Baryte Barite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Tanzanite and Baryte Barite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Tanzanite is 4.43-4.46 whereas that of Baryte Barite is 4.43-4.46.