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Zircon and Baryte Physical Properties


Baryte and Zircon Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
Brittle  

Solubility
insoluble  
Soluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.93-4.73  
4.3-5  

Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven  
Irregular/uneven  

Cleavage
{110} and {111}  
Perfect cleavage parallel to base and prism faces: {001} Perfect, {210} Perfect, {010} Imperfect  

Mohs Hardness
7.5  
3-3.5  

Chemical Composition
ZrSiO4  
BaSO4  

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Zircon and Baryte Chemical Formula

While comparing Zircon 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 Zircon and Baryte chemical formula.

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Zircon and Baryte Specific Gravity

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

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