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Hercynite and Baryte Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Soluble
1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
4.394.3-5
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalGemdat.org, Uneven
Irregular/uneven
1.6 Cleavage
{111} Indistinct, {111} Indistinct, {111} Indistinct
Perfect cleavage parallel to base and prism faces: {001} Perfect, {210} Perfect, {010} Imperfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7.5-83-3.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Fe2+ Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
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Hercynite and Baryte Chemical Formula

While comparing Hercynite and Baryte 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 Hercynite and Baryte chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Hercynite- Fe2+ Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
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Hercynite and Baryte Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hercynite and Baryte Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hercynite and Baryte Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hercynite is 4.3-5 whereas that of Baryte is 4.3-5.