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Baryte and Wernerite Physical Properties


Wernerite and Baryte Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
Soluble  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
4.3-5  
2.50-2.80  

Fracture
Irregular/uneven  
-  

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

Mohs Hardness
3-3.5  
5-6.5  

Chemical Composition
BaSO4  
Na 4(Al,Si) 12O 24Cl to Ca 4(Si,Al) 12O 24(CO 3,SO 4)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  

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Baryte and Wernerite Chemical Formula

While comparing Baryte and Wernerite 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 Wernerite chemical formula.

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Baryte and Wernerite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Baryte and Wernerite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Baryte and Wernerite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Baryte is 2.50-2.80 whereas that of Wernerite is 2.50-2.80.

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