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Aragonite and Baryte Physical Properties


Baryte and Aragonite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
Brittle  

Solubility
Dilute acid  
Soluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.93-2.96  
4.3-5  

Fracture
Subconchoidal, Conchoidal  
Irregular/uneven  

Cleavage
Distinct on {010}, imperfect {110} and {011}  
Perfect cleavage parallel to base and prism faces: {001} Perfect, {210} Perfect, {010} Imperfect  

Mohs Hardness
3.5-4  
3-3.5  

Chemical Composition
CaCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
BaSO4  

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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.

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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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