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Baryte and Radiolarite Physical Properties


Radiolarite and Baryte Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
Soluble  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
4.3-5  
-9999  

Fracture
Irregular/uneven  
-  

Cleavage
Perfect cleavage parallel to base and prism faces: {001} Perfect, {210} Perfect, {010} Imperfect  
None  

Mohs Hardness
3-3.5  
-9999  

Chemical Composition
BaSO4  
SiO2  

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Baryte and Radiolarite Chemical Formula

While comparing Baryte and Radiolarite 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 Radiolarite chemical formula.

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Baryte and Radiolarite Specific Gravity

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

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