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Thaumasite and Baryte Physical Properties


Baryte and Thaumasite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Soluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
1.91   
4.3-5   

Fracture
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal   
Irregular/uneven   

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

Mohs Hardness
3.5   
3-3.5   

Chemical Composition
Ca 6Si 2(CO 3) 2(SO 4) 2(OH) 12 · 24H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.   
Not Available   

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Thaumasite and Baryte Chemical Formula

While comparing Thaumasite 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 Thaumasite and Baryte chemical formula.

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Thaumasite and Baryte Specific Gravity

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

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