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Baryte

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Baryte and Bronzite Physical Properties

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
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Solubility

Soluble
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Durability

-
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Specific Gravity

4.3-53.35
1 7.18
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Fracture

Irregular/uneven
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Cleavage

Perfect cleavage parallel to base and prism faces: {001} Perfect, {210} Perfect, {010} Imperfect
None

Mohs Hardness

3-3.55.5
2 10
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Chemical Composition

BaSO4
(Mg,Fe) 2Si 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Baryte and Bronzite Chemical Formula

While comparing Baryte and Bronzite 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 Bronzite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Baryte- BaSO4
  • Chemical formula of Bronzite- (Mg,Fe) 2Si 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Baryte and Bronzite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Baryte and Bronzite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Baryte and Bronzite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Baryte is 3.35 whereas that of Bronzite is 3.35.