Baryte and Anglesite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
Solubility
Soluble
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
4.3-5
6.30-6.39
Fracture
Irregular/uneven
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
Cleavage
Perfect cleavage parallel to base and prism faces: {001} Perfect, {210} Perfect, {010} Imperfect
[001] good, [210] distinct
Mohs Hardness
3-3.5
3-3.5
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
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.