Anatase and Baryte Barite Physical Properties

Anatase

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

3.82-3.974.43-4.46

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Subconchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

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

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect on [001] and [011]

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1.7 Mohs Hardness

5.5-63-3.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

TiO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references

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

Anatase and Baryte Barite Chemical Formula

While comparing Anatase 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 Anatase and Baryte Barite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Anatase- TiO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
Chemical formula of Baryte Barite- BaSO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Anatase and Baryte Barite Specific Gravity

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