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Garnet and Baryte Barite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.55-4.33
4.43-4.46
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven
Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
Indistinct
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-7.5
3-3.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Garnet is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas.
BaSO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Garnet and Baryte Barite Chemical Formula

While comparing Garnet 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 Garnet and Baryte Barite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Garnet- Garnet is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas.
  • Chemical formula of Baryte Barite- BaSO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Garnet and Baryte Barite Specific Gravity

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

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