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Axinite and Baryte Barite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
Not Available
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.26-3.36
4.43-4.46
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
Good on {100}
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
3-3.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Ca,Fe,Mn,Mg) 3Al 2BSi 4O 15(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
BaSO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Axinite and Baryte Barite Chemical Formula

While comparing Axinite 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 Axinite and Baryte Barite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Axinite- (Ca,Fe,Mn,Mg) 3Al 2BSi 4O 15(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Baryte Barite- BaSO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Axinite and Baryte Barite Specific Gravity

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

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