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Baryte and Pyromorphite Physical Properties


Pyromorphite and Baryte Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
Brittle  

Solubility
Soluble  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
4.3-5  
6.5-7.1  

Fracture
Irregular/uneven  
Uneven, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Perfect cleavage parallel to base and prism faces: {001} Perfect, {210} Perfect, {010} Imperfect  
Imperfect- [10 1 1]  

Mohs Hardness
3-3.5  
3.5-4  

Chemical Composition
BaSO4  
Pb 5(PO 4) 3ClArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  

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Baryte and Pyromorphite Chemical Formula

While comparing Baryte and Pyromorphite 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 Pyromorphite chemical formula.

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Baryte and Pyromorphite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Baryte and Pyromorphite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Baryte and Pyromorphite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Baryte is 6.5-7.1 whereas that of Pyromorphite is 6.5-7.1.

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