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Nepouite and Baryte Physical Properties


Baryte and Nepouite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Brittle   

Solubility
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Soluble   

Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.18-3.24   
4.3-5   

Fracture
Not Available   
Irregular/uneven   

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

Mohs Hardness
2   
3-3.5   

Chemical Composition
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Not Available   

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Nepouite and Baryte Chemical Formula

While comparing Nepouite 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 Nepouite and Baryte chemical formula.

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Nepouite and Baryte Specific Gravity

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

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