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Mottramite and Baryte Physical Properties


Baryte and Mottramite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Brittle   

Solubility
Soluble   
Soluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
5.9   
4.3-5   

Fracture
Sub-Conchoidal, Brittle, Metallic   
Irregular/uneven   

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

Mohs Hardness
3   
3-3.5   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
Not Available   

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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.

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