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Boleite and Baryte Barite Physical Properties


Baryte Barite and Boleite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
5.05  
4.43-4.46  

Fracture
Uneven  
-  

Cleavage
[001] perfect  
Perfect  

Mohs Hardness
3-3.5  
3-3.5  

Chemical Composition
Pb 26Ag 10Cu 24Cl 62(OH) 48 · 3H 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references  
BaSO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Boleite and Baryte Barite Chemical Formula

While comparing Boleite 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 Boleite and Baryte Barite chemical formula.

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Boleite and Baryte Barite Specific Gravity

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

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