Adamite and Baryte Barite Physical Properties

Adamite

Baryte Barite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

4.32-4.48

4.43-4.46

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Uneven, Subconchoidal, Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic

Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

{101}, good; {010}, poor

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1.7 Mohs Hardness

3.5

3-3.5

1.8 Chemical Composition

Zn 2(AsO 4)(OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006)

BaSO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Adamite and Baryte Barite Chemical Formula

While comparing Adamite and Baryte Barite 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 Adamite and Baryte Barite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Adamite- Zn 2(AsO 4)(OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006)
Chemical formula of Baryte Barite- BaSO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Adamite and Baryte Barite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Adamite and Baryte Barite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Adamite and Baryte Barite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Adamite is 4.43-4.46 whereas that of Baryte Barite is 4.43-4.46.