Anglesite and Baryte Barite Physical Properties

Anglesite

Baryte Barite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

6.30-6.394.43-4.46

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

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

1.6 Cleavage

[001] good, [210] distinct

Not Available

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3-3.53-3.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

PbSO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references

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

Anglesite and Baryte Barite Chemical Formula

While comparing Anglesite 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 Anglesite and Baryte Barite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Anglesite- PbSO 4Michael 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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Anglesite and Baryte Barite Specific Gravity

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