Galena and Baryte Barite Physical Properties

Galena

Baryte Barite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

6.234.43-4.46

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Subconchoidal, Brittle, Metallic

Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

Cubic perfect on [001], parting on [111]

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1.7 Mohs Hardness

2.5-2.753-3.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

PbS

BaSO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Galena and Baryte Barite Chemical Formula

While comparing Galena 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 Galena and Baryte Barite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Galena- PbS
Chemical formula of Baryte Barite- BaSO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Galena and Baryte Barite Specific Gravity

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