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Mottramite and Baryte Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Soluble
Soluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
5.9
4.3-5
1.5 Fracture
Sub-Conchoidal, Brittle, Metallic
Irregular/uneven
1.6 Cleavage
None observed
Perfect cleavage parallel to base and prism faces: {001} Perfect, {210} Perfect, {010} Imperfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3
3-3.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Not Available
Not Available

Mottramite and Baryte Chemical Formula

While comparing Mottramite 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 Mottramite and Baryte chemical formula.

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Mottramite and Baryte Specific Gravity

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