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Hematite and Baryte Barite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
5.00-5.30
4.43-4.46
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle
Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
None, may show partings on {0001} and {10 1 1}
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
6
3-3.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Fe 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
BaSO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Hematite and Baryte Barite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hematite 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 Hematite and Baryte Barite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Hematite- Fe 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  • Chemical formula of Baryte Barite- BaSO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Hematite and Baryte Barite Specific Gravity

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

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