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Barite and Baryte Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Soluble
1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
4.484.3-5
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven
Irregular/uneven
1.6 Cleavage
{010} Perfect, {210} Perfect, {010} Imperfect
Perfect cleavage parallel to base and prism faces: {001} Perfect, {210} Perfect, {010} Imperfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3-3.53-3.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
BaSO4
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Barite and Baryte Chemical Formula

While comparing Barite 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 Barite and Baryte chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Barite- BaSO4
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Barite and Baryte Specific Gravity

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