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Baryte and Williamsite Physical Properties


Williamsite and Baryte Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Soluble   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
4.3-5   
2.51-2.63   

Fracture
Irregular/uneven   
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   

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

Mohs Hardness
3-3.5   
4   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   

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Baryte and Williamsite Chemical Formula

While comparing Baryte and Williamsite 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 Williamsite chemical formula.

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Baryte and Williamsite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Baryte and Williamsite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Baryte and Williamsite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Baryte is 2.51-2.63 whereas that of Williamsite is 2.51-2.63.

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