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Baryte

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Baryte and Richterite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
Soluble
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
4.3-53.0-3.5
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Irregular/uneven
Uneven, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect cleavage parallel to base and prism faces: {001} Perfect, {210} Perfect, {010} Imperfect
Perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3-3.55-6
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
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Baryte and Richterite Chemical Formula

While comparing Baryte and Richterite 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 Richterite chemical formula.

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Baryte and Richterite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Baryte and Richterite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Baryte and Richterite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Baryte is 3.0-3.5 whereas that of Richterite is 3.0-3.5.