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Baryte and Augite Physical Properties


Augite and Baryte Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
Soluble  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
4.3-5  
3.19-3.56  

Fracture
Irregular/uneven  
Uneven, Conchoidal  

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

Mohs Hardness
3-3.5  
5.5-6  

Chemical Composition
BaSO4  
(Ca,Na)(Mg,Fe,Al,Ti)(Si,Al) 2O 6Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  

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Baryte and Augite Chemical Formula

While comparing Baryte and Augite 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 Augite chemical formula.

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Baryte and Augite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Baryte and Augite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Baryte and Augite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Baryte is 3.19-3.56 whereas that of Augite is 3.19-3.56.

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