Jet 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

1.19-1.354.3-5

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

ConchoidalWalter Schumann, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Irregular/uneven

1.6 Cleavage

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

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2.5-43-3.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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Jet and Baryte Chemical Formula

While comparing Jet 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 Jet and Baryte chemical formula.

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Jet and Baryte Specific Gravity

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