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Ajoite and Baryte Physical Properties


Baryte and Ajoite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Decomposed by acids   
Soluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.96   
4.3-5   

Fracture
Not Available   
Irregular/uneven   

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

Mohs Hardness
5   
3-3.5   

Chemical Composition
(K,Na)3Cu20Al3Si29O76(OH)16•~8(H2O)   
Not Available   

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Ajoite and Baryte Chemical Formula

While comparing Ajoite 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 Ajoite and Baryte chemical formula.

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Ajoite and Baryte Specific Gravity

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

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