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Baryte

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Baryte and Selenite 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
4.3-5Not Available
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Irregular/uneven
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1.6 Cleavage
Perfect cleavage parallel to base and prism faces: {001} Perfect, {210} Perfect, {010} Imperfect
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
3-3.52
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
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Baryte and Selenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Baryte and Selenite 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 Selenite chemical formula.

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Baryte and Selenite Specific Gravity

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