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Gaspeite and Baryte Barite Physical Properties


Baryte Barite and Gaspeite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
HCl soluble   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.71   
4.43-4.46   

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

Cleavage
{10 1 1} Good   
Not Available   

Mohs Hardness
4.5-5   
3-3.5   

Chemical Composition
(Ni,Mg,Fe++)CO3   
BaSO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   

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Gaspeite and Baryte Barite Chemical Formula

While comparing Gaspeite 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 Gaspeite and Baryte Barite chemical formula.

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Gaspeite and Baryte Barite Specific Gravity

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

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