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Baryte Barite and Legrandite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
4.43-4.46
3.98-4.04
1.5 Fracture
Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Conchoidal, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Not Available
Imperfect, poor one {100}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3-3.5
4.5-5
1.8 Chemical Composition
BaSO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Zn 2(AsO 4)(OH) · H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Baryte Barite and Legrandite Chemical Formula

While comparing Baryte Barite and Legrandite 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 Legrandite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Baryte Barite- BaSO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Legrandite- Zn 2(AsO 4)(OH) · H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Baryte Barite and Legrandite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Baryte Barite and Legrandite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Baryte Barite and Legrandite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Baryte Barite is 3.98-4.04 whereas that of Legrandite is 3.98-4.04.