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Arfvedsonite
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Baryte Barite



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Arfvedsonite and Baryte Barite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.3-3.54.43-4.46
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on [110]
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-63-3.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
NaNa2(Fe++4Fe+++)Si8O22(OH)2
BaSO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Arfvedsonite and Baryte Barite Chemical Formula

While comparing Arfvedsonite 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 Arfvedsonite and Baryte Barite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Arfvedsonite- NaNa2(Fe++4Fe+++)Si8O22(OH)2
  • Chemical formula of Baryte Barite- BaSO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Arfvedsonite and Baryte Barite Specific Gravity

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