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Cacoxenite and Baryte Barite Physical Properties


Baryte Barite and Cacoxenite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
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Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.2-2.6   
4.43-4.46   

Fracture
Uneven   
Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   

Cleavage
None   
Not Available   

Mohs Hardness
3-4   
3-3.5   

Chemical Composition
(Fe+++,Al)25(PO4)17O6(OH)12•75(H2O)   
BaSO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   

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Cacoxenite and Baryte Barite Chemical Formula

While comparing Cacoxenite 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 Cacoxenite and Baryte Barite chemical formula.

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Cacoxenite and Baryte Barite Specific Gravity

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

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