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Baryte and Sulphur Physical Properties


Sulphur and Baryte Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Soluble   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
4.3-5   
2.05-2.08   

Fracture
Irregular/uneven   
Not Available   

Cleavage
Perfect cleavage parallel to base and prism faces: {001} Perfect, {210} Perfect, {010} Imperfect   
Not Available   

Mohs Hardness
3-3.5   
Not Available   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
SWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)   

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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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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.

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