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Barite and Baryte Barite Physical Properties


Baryte Barite and Barite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
4.48   
4.43-4.46   

Fracture
Uneven   
Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   

Cleavage
{010} Perfect, {210} Perfect, {010} Imperfect   
Not Available   

Mohs Hardness
3-3.5   
3-3.5   

Chemical Composition
BaSO4   
BaSO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   

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Barite and Baryte Barite Chemical Formula

While comparing Barite 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 Barite and Baryte Barite chemical formula.

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Barite and Baryte Barite Specific Gravity

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

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