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Baryte and Goethite Physical Properties


Goethite and Baryte Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
Soluble  
HCl soluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
4.3-5  
4.27-4.29  

Fracture
Irregular/uneven  
Uneven  

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

Mohs Hardness
3-3.5  
5-5.5  

Chemical Composition
BaSO4  
FeO(OH)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  

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Baryte and Goethite Chemical Formula

While comparing Baryte and Goethite 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 Goethite chemical formula.

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Baryte and Goethite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Baryte and Goethite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Baryte and Goethite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Baryte is 4.27-4.29 whereas that of Goethite is 4.27-4.29.

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