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Aragonite and Baryte Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Dilute acid
Soluble
1.3 Durability
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Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.93-2.96
4.3-5
1.5 Fracture
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
Irregular/uneven
1.6 Cleavage
Distinct on {010}, imperfect {110} and {011}
Perfect cleavage parallel to base and prism faces: {001} Perfect, {210} Perfect, {010} Imperfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3.5-4
3-3.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
CaCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
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Aragonite and Baryte Chemical Formula

While comparing Aragonite 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 Aragonite and Baryte chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Aragonite- CaCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
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Aragonite and Baryte Specific Gravity

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

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