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Citrine and Baryte Barite Physical Properties


Baryte Barite and Citrine Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
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Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.65   
4.43-4.46   

Fracture
ConchoidalMichael O’Donoghue, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
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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Citrine and Baryte Barite Chemical Formula

While comparing Citrine 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 Citrine and Baryte Barite chemical formula.

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Citrine and Baryte Barite Specific Gravity

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

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