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Melanite and Baryte Physical Properties


Baryte and Melanite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
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Soluble   

Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.70-4.10   
4.3-5   

Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   
Irregular/uneven   

Cleavage
Not Available   
Perfect cleavage parallel to base and prism faces: {001} Perfect, {210} Perfect, {010} Imperfect   

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7   
3-3.5   

Chemical Composition
Ca 3Fe 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)   
Not Available   

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Melanite and Baryte Chemical Formula

While comparing Melanite 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 Melanite and Baryte chemical formula.

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Melanite and Baryte Specific Gravity

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

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