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Amber and Baryte Barite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Solubility
Soluble
Not Available
1.5 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Specific Gravity
1.05-1.10
4.43-4.46
2.3 Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
2.5 Cleavage
None
Not Available
2.6 Mohs Hardness
2-2.5
3-3.5
2.7 Chemical Composition
[C,H,O]
BaSO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Amber and Baryte Barite Chemical Formula

While comparing Amber 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 Amber and Baryte Barite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Amber- [C,H,O]
  • Chemical formula of Baryte Barite- BaSO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Amber and Baryte Barite Specific Gravity

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