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Baryte and Mottramite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Soluble
Soluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
4.3-5
5.9
1.5 Fracture
Irregular/uneven
Sub-Conchoidal, Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect cleavage parallel to base and prism faces: {001} Perfect, {210} Perfect, {010} Imperfect
None observed
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3-3.5
3
1.8 Chemical Composition
Not Available
Not Available

Baryte and Mottramite Chemical Formula

While comparing Baryte and Mottramite 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 Mottramite chemical formula.

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Baryte and Mottramite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Baryte and Mottramite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Baryte and Mottramite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Baryte is 5.9 whereas that of Mottramite is 5.9.

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