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Baryte and Erythrite Physical Properties


Erythrite and Baryte Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
Sectile  

Solubility
Soluble  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
4.3-5  
3.06  

Fracture
Irregular/uneven  
Sectile  

Cleavage
Perfect cleavage parallel to base and prism faces: {001} Perfect, {210} Perfect, {010} Imperfect  
Perfect on {010}; poor on {100} and { 1 02}.  

Mohs Hardness
3-3.5  
-9999  

Chemical Composition
BaSO4  
Co3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)  

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Baryte and Erythrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Baryte and Erythrite 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 Erythrite chemical formula.

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Baryte and Erythrite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Baryte and Erythrite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Baryte and Erythrite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Baryte is 3.06 whereas that of Erythrite is 3.06.

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