Baryte Barite and Bayldonite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
4.43-4.46
  
5.50
  
Fracture
Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
  
Uneven
  
Cleavage
Not Available
  
None
  
Mohs Hardness
3-3.5
  
4.5
  
Chemical Composition
BaSO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  
(Cu,Zn)3Pb(AsO3OH)2(OH)2
  
Baryte Barite and Bayldonite Chemical Formula
While comparing Baryte Barite and Bayldonite 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 Bayldonite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Baryte Barite- BaSO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
- Chemical formula of Bayldonite- (Cu,Zn)3Pb(AsO3OH)2(OH)2
Baryte Barite and Bayldonite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Baryte Barite and Bayldonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Baryte Barite and Bayldonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Baryte Barite is 5.50 whereas that of Bayldonite is 5.50.