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Lepidocrocite and Baryte Physical Properties


Baryte and Lepidocrocite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
Soluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
4  
4.3-5  

Fracture
Uneven  
Irregular/uneven  

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

Mohs Hardness
5  
3-3.5  

Chemical Composition
FeO(OH)  
BaSO4  

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Lepidocrocite and Baryte Chemical Formula

While comparing Lepidocrocite 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 Lepidocrocite and Baryte chemical formula.

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Lepidocrocite and Baryte Specific Gravity

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

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