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Baryte and Sulphur 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
4.3-52.05-2.08
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
3-3.5Not Available
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
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SWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

Baryte and Sulphur Chemical Formula

While comparing Baryte and Sulphur 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 Sulphur chemical formula.

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  • Chemical formula of Sulphur- SWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

Baryte and Sulphur Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Baryte and Sulphur Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Baryte and Sulphur Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Baryte is 2.05-2.08 whereas that of Sulphur is 2.05-2.08.