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Bloodstone and Baryte Barite Physical Properties


Baryte Barite and Bloodstone Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.63-2.65   
4.43-4.46   

Fracture
Not Available   
Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   

Cleavage
Indiscernible   
Not Available   

Mohs Hardness
7   
3-3.5   

Chemical Composition
SiO2   
BaSO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   

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Bloodstone and Baryte Barite Chemical Formula

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

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Bloodstone and Baryte Barite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bloodstone and Baryte Barite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bloodstone and Baryte Barite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bloodstone is 4.43-4.46 whereas that of Baryte Barite is 4.43-4.46.

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