Obsidian and Baryte Barite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.35-2.60
  
4.43-4.46
  
Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Conchoidal
  
Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
  
Cleavage
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Mohs Hardness
5-5.5
  
3-3.5
  
Chemical Composition
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BaSO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  
Obsidian and Baryte Barite Chemical Formula
While comparing Obsidian and Baryte Barite 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 Obsidian and Baryte Barite chemical formula.
>- Chemical formula of Baryte Barite- BaSO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Obsidian and Baryte Barite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Obsidian and Baryte Barite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Obsidian and Baryte Barite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Obsidian is 4.43-4.46 whereas that of Baryte Barite is 4.43-4.46.