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Hodgkinsonite and Baryte Physical Properties


Baryte and Hodgkinsonite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Brittle   

Solubility
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Soluble   

Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
4.06-4.08   
4.3-5   

Fracture
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Metallic   
Irregular/uneven   

Cleavage
{???} Perfect   
Perfect cleavage parallel to base and prism faces: {001} Perfect, {210} Perfect, {010} Imperfect   

Mohs Hardness
4.5-5   
3-3.5   

Chemical Composition
Mn2+ Zn 2SiO 4(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   
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Hodgkinsonite and Baryte Chemical Formula

While comparing Hodgkinsonite 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 Hodgkinsonite and Baryte chemical formula.

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Hodgkinsonite and Baryte Specific Gravity

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

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