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Moss Agate and Baryte Physical Properties


Baryte and Moss Agate Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
Soluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.58-2.64  
4.3-5  

Fracture
-  
Irregular/uneven  

Cleavage
None  
Perfect cleavage parallel to base and prism faces: {001} Perfect, {210} Perfect, {010} Imperfect  

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7  
3-3.5  

Chemical Composition
SiO 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)  
BaSO4  

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Moss Agate and Baryte Chemical Formula

While comparing Moss Agate 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 Moss Agate and Baryte chemical formula.

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Moss Agate and Baryte Specific Gravity

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

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