Baryte and Strontianite Physical Properties

Baryte

Strontianite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

Soluble

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

4.3-53.63-3.79

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Irregular/uneven

Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect cleavage parallel to base and prism faces: {001} Perfect, {210} Perfect, {010} Imperfect

{110} Good

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3-3.53.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

SrCO 3Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Baryte and Strontianite Chemical Formula

While comparing Baryte and Strontianite 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 Strontianite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Strontianite- SrCO 3Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

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Baryte and Strontianite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Baryte and Strontianite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Baryte and Strontianite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Baryte is 3.63-3.79 whereas that of Strontianite is 3.63-3.79.