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Bornite and Baryte Barite Physical Properties


Baryte Barite and Bornite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
5.06-5.08   
4.43-4.46   

Fracture
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle   
Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   

Cleavage
Poor on [111].   
Not Available   

Mohs Hardness
3-3.25   
3-3.5   

Chemical Composition
Cu5FeS4   
BaSO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   

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Bornite and Baryte Barite Chemical Formula

While comparing Bornite 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 Bornite and Baryte Barite chemical formula.

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Bornite and Baryte Barite Specific Gravity

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

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