Tanzanite and Baryte Physical Properties

Tanzanite

Baryte

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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

Hard

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1.4 Specific Gravity

3.35

4.3-5

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)

Irregular/uneven

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect {010}, imperfect {100}

Perfect cleavage parallel to base and prism faces: {001} Perfect, {210} Perfect, {010} Imperfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.5-7

3-3.5

1.8 Chemical Composition

Ca₂Al₃(SiO₄)₃(OH)

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Tanzanite and Baryte Chemical Formula

While comparing Tanzanite 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 Tanzanite and Baryte chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Tanzanite- Ca₂Al₃(SiO₄)₃(OH)

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Tanzanite and Baryte Specific Gravity

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