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Annabergite and Baryte Physical Properties


Baryte and Annabergite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Sectile  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
Soluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.07  
4.3-5  

Fracture
-  
Irregular/uneven  

Cleavage
Perfect on {010}, indistinct on {100} and {102}  
Perfect cleavage parallel to base and prism faces: {001} Perfect, {210} Perfect, {010} Imperfect  

Mohs Hardness
2  
3-3.5  

Chemical Composition
Ni3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)  
BaSO4  

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Annabergite and Baryte Chemical Formula

While comparing Annabergite 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 Annabergite and Baryte chemical formula.

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Annabergite and Baryte Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Annabergite and Baryte Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Annabergite and Baryte Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Annabergite is 4.3-5 whereas that of Baryte is 4.3-5.

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