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Topaz and Baryte Physical Properties


Baryte and Topaz Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
Soluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.49-3.57  
4.3-5  

Fracture
Subconchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal  
Irregular/uneven  

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

Mohs Hardness
8  
3-3.5  

Chemical Composition
Al2SiO4(F,OH)2  
BaSO4  

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Topaz and Baryte Chemical Formula

While comparing Topaz 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 Topaz and Baryte chemical formula.

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Topaz and Baryte Specific Gravity

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

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