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Amazonite and Baryte Barite Physical Properties


Baryte Barite and Amazonite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.55-2.57  
4.43-4.46  

Fracture
Uneven  
-  

Cleavage
2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal  
Perfect  

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5  
3-3.5  

Chemical Composition
KAlSi3O8  
BaSO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Amazonite and Baryte Barite Chemical Formula

While comparing Amazonite 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 Amazonite and Baryte Barite chemical formula.

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Amazonite and Baryte Barite Specific Gravity

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

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