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Baryte Barite
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Baryte Barite and Sellaite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
4.43-4.463.14-3.16
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Not Available
Perfect on {010} and {110}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3-3.55-5.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
BaSO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
MgF 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Baryte Barite and Sellaite Chemical Formula

While comparing Baryte Barite and Sellaite 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 Sellaite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Baryte Barite- BaSO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Sellaite- MgF 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Baryte Barite and Sellaite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Baryte Barite and Sellaite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Baryte Barite and Sellaite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Baryte Barite is 3.14-3.16 whereas that of Sellaite is 3.14-3.16.