Baryte and Anglesite Physical Properties

Baryte

Anglesite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

Soluble

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

4.3-5

6.30-6.39

1.5 Fracture

Irregular/uneven

Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect cleavage parallel to base and prism faces: {001} Perfect, {210} Perfect, {010} Imperfect

[001] good, [210] distinct

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3-3.5

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

PbSO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references

Baryte and Anglesite Chemical Formula

While comparing Baryte and Anglesite 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 Baryte and Anglesite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Anglesite- PbSO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references

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Baryte and Anglesite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Baryte and Anglesite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Baryte and Anglesite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Baryte is 6.30-6.39 whereas that of Anglesite is 6.30-6.39.