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Baryte

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Pyrrhotite



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Baryte and Pyrrhotite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
Soluble
Soluble
1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
4.3-54.58-4.65
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Irregular/uneven
Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect cleavage parallel to base and prism faces: {001} Perfect, {210} Perfect, {010} Imperfect
Absent
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3-3.53.5-4.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
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Baryte and Pyrrhotite Chemical Formula

While comparing Baryte and Pyrrhotite 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 Pyrrhotite chemical formula.

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Baryte and Pyrrhotite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Baryte and Pyrrhotite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Baryte and Pyrrhotite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Baryte is 4.58-4.65 whereas that of Pyrrhotite is 4.58-4.65.