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Baryte and Sulfur Physical Properties


Sulfur and Baryte Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Soluble   
insoluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
4.3-5   
Not Available   

Fracture
Irregular/uneven   
(e.g. graphite).   

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

Mohs Hardness
3-3.5   
Not Available   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
Not Available   

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Baryte and Sulfur Chemical Formula

While comparing Baryte and Sulfur 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 Sulfur chemical formula.

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Baryte and Sulfur Specific Gravity

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

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