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Baryte Barite and Anatase Physical Properties


Anatase and Baryte Barite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
4.43-4.46   
3.82-3.97   

Fracture
Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   
Subconchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   

Cleavage
Not Available   
Perfect on [001] and [011]   

Mohs Hardness
3-3.5   
5.5-6   

Chemical Composition
BaSO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   
TiO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references   

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Baryte Barite and Anatase Chemical Formula

While comparing Baryte Barite and Anatase 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 Barite and Anatase chemical formula.

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Baryte Barite and Anatase Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Baryte Barite and Anatase Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Baryte Barite and Anatase Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Baryte Barite is 3.82-3.97 whereas that of Anatase is 3.82-3.97.

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