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Baryte and Narsarsukite Physical Properties


Narsarsukite and Baryte Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Brittle   

Solubility
Soluble   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
4.3-5   
2.72-2.83   

Fracture
Irregular/uneven   
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle   

Cleavage
Perfect cleavage parallel to base and prism faces: {001} Perfect, {210} Perfect, {010} Imperfect   
Good on {100} and {110}   

Mohs Hardness
3-3.5   
6-7   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
Na 2(Ti,Fe)Si 4(O,F) 11Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Baryte and Narsarsukite Chemical Formula

While comparing Baryte and Narsarsukite 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 Narsarsukite chemical formula.

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Baryte and Narsarsukite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Baryte and Narsarsukite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Baryte and Narsarsukite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Baryte is 2.72-2.83 whereas that of Narsarsukite is 2.72-2.83.

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