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Austinite and Baryte Physical Properties


Baryte and Austinite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Brittle   

Solubility
Easily soluble in cold dilute HCl   
Soluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
4.12   
4.3-5   

Fracture
Brittle, Uneven, Brittle, Uneven   
Irregular/uneven   

Cleavage
Good in two directions parallel to the prism faces {110}   
Perfect cleavage parallel to base and prism faces: {001} Perfect, {210} Perfect, {010} Imperfect   

Mohs Hardness
4-4.5   
3-3.5   

Chemical Composition
CaZn(AsO4)(OH)   
Not Available   

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Austinite and Baryte Chemical Formula

While comparing Austinite 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 Austinite and Baryte chemical formula.

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Austinite and Baryte Specific Gravity

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

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