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Baryte and Dendrite crystal Physical Properties


Dendrite crystal and Baryte Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
Soluble  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
4.3-5  
1  

Fracture
Irregular/uneven  
-  

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

Mohs Hardness
3-3.5  
-9999  

Chemical Composition
BaSO4  
-  

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Baryte and Dendrite crystal Chemical Formula

While comparing Baryte and Dendrite crystal 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 Dendrite crystal chemical formula.

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Baryte and Dendrite crystal Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Baryte and Dendrite crystal Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Baryte and Dendrite crystal Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Baryte is 1 whereas that of Dendrite crystal is 1.

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