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Baryte and Annabergite Physical Properties


Annabergite and Baryte Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
Sectile  

Solubility
Soluble  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
4.3-5  
3.07  

Fracture
Irregular/uneven  
-  

Cleavage
Perfect cleavage parallel to base and prism faces: {001} Perfect, {210} Perfect, {010} Imperfect  
Perfect on {010}, indistinct on {100} and {102}  

Mohs Hardness
3-3.5  
2  

Chemical Composition
BaSO4  
Ni3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)  

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Baryte and Annabergite Chemical Formula

While comparing Baryte and Annabergite 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 Annabergite chemical formula.

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Baryte and Annabergite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Baryte and Annabergite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Baryte and Annabergite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Baryte is 3.07 whereas that of Annabergite is 3.07.

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