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Tremolite and Baryte Physical Properties


Baryte and Tremolite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Soluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.95-3.07   
4.3-5   

Fracture
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle   
Irregular/uneven   

Cleavage
Perfect on {110} at 56° and 124°; partings on {010} and {100}   
Perfect cleavage parallel to base and prism faces: {001} Perfect, {210} Perfect, {010} Imperfect   

Mohs Hardness
5-6   
3-3.5   

Chemical Composition
Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   
Not Available   

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Tremolite and Baryte Chemical Formula

While comparing Tremolite 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 Tremolite and Baryte chemical formula.

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Tremolite and Baryte Specific Gravity

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

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