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Baryte and Piemontite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Soluble
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
4.3-5
Not Available
1.5 Fracture
Irregular/uneven
Uneven, Splintery
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect cleavage parallel to base and prism faces: {001} Perfect, {210} Perfect, {010} Imperfect
[001] good, [100] distinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3-3.5
6-6.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Not Available
Not Available

Baryte and Piemontite Chemical Formula

While comparing Baryte and Piemontite 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 Piemontite chemical formula.

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Baryte and Piemontite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Baryte and Piemontite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Baryte and Piemontite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Baryte is Not Available whereas that of Piemontite is Not Available.

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