Baryte and Hematite Physical Properties

Baryte

Hematite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Soluble

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

4.3-55.00-5.30

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Irregular/uneven

Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

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

None, may show partings on {0001} and {10 1 1}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3-3.56

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

Fe 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Baryte and Hematite Chemical Formula

While comparing Baryte and Hematite 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 Hematite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Hematite- Fe 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

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Baryte and Hematite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Baryte and Hematite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Baryte and Hematite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Baryte is 5.00-5.30 whereas that of Hematite is 5.00-5.30.