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Chambersite and Baryte Physical Properties


Baryte and Chambersite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
Soluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.50  
4.3-5  

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal  
Irregular/uneven  

Cleavage
None  
Perfect cleavage parallel to base and prism faces: {001} Perfect, {210} Perfect, {010} Imperfect  

Mohs Hardness
7  
3-3.5  

Chemical Composition
Mn 3B 7O 13ClMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  
BaSO4  

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Chambersite and Baryte Chemical Formula

While comparing Chambersite and Baryte 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 Chambersite and Baryte chemical formula.

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Chambersite and Baryte Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chambersite and Baryte Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chambersite and Baryte Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chambersite is 4.3-5 whereas that of Baryte is 4.3-5.

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