Amber and Baryte Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Brittle
  
Solubility
Soluble
  
Soluble
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
1.05-1.10
  
4.3-5
  
Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
  
Irregular/uneven
  
Cleavage
None
  
Perfect cleavage parallel to base and prism faces: {001} Perfect, {210} Perfect, {010} Imperfect
  
Mohs Hardness
2-2.5
  
3-3.5
  
Chemical Composition
[C,H,O]
  
Not Available
  
Amber and Baryte Chemical Formula
While comparing Amber 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 Amber and Baryte chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Amber- [C,H,O]
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Amber and Baryte Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Amber and Baryte Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Amber and Baryte Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Amber is 4.3-5 whereas that of Baryte is 4.3-5.
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