Baryte and Apache Tear Physical Properties

Baryte

Apache Tear

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

Soluble

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

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1 7.18

2.5 Fracture

Irregular/uneven

Conchoidal

2.6 Cleavage

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

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2.7 Mohs Hardness

3-3.55-5.5

2 10

2.8 Chemical Composition

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Baryte and Apache Tear Chemical Formula

While comparing Baryte and Apache Tear 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 Apache Tear chemical formula.

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Baryte and Apache Tear Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Baryte and Apache Tear Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Baryte and Apache Tear Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Baryte is Not Available whereas that of Apache Tear is Not Available.