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Arfvedsonite and Baryte Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Soluble
1.3 Durability
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Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.3-3.5
4.3-5
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
Irregular/uneven
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on [110]
Perfect cleavage parallel to base and prism faces: {001} Perfect, {210} Perfect, {010} Imperfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-6
3-3.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
NaNa2(Fe++4Fe+++)Si8O22(OH)2
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Arfvedsonite and Baryte Chemical Formula

While comparing Arfvedsonite 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 Arfvedsonite and Baryte chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Arfvedsonite- NaNa2(Fe++4Fe+++)Si8O22(OH)2
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Arfvedsonite and Baryte Specific Gravity

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

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