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Kurnakovite and Baryte Physical Properties


Baryte and Kurnakovite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
Soluble  
Soluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
1.847-1.852  
4.3-5  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Irregular/uneven  

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

Mohs Hardness
2-3  
3-3.5  

Chemical Composition
Ca3Al3(SiO4)3(OH)  
BaSO4  

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Kurnakovite and Baryte Chemical Formula

While comparing Kurnakovite 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 Kurnakovite and Baryte chemical formula.

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Kurnakovite and Baryte Specific Gravity

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

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