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Baryte Barite and Magnetite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
4.43-4.46
5.2
1.5 Fracture
Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Uneven, Uneven, Management Team (2012), Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
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None
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3-3.5
5.5-6.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
BaSO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Fe 3O 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Baryte Barite and Magnetite Chemical Formula

While comparing Baryte Barite and Magnetite 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 Magnetite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Baryte Barite- BaSO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Magnetite- Fe 3O 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Baryte Barite and Magnetite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Baryte Barite and Magnetite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Baryte Barite and Magnetite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Baryte Barite is 5.2 whereas that of Magnetite is 5.2.