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Onyx and Baryte Barite Physical Properties


Baryte Barite and Onyx Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.55-2.70   
4.43-4.46   

Fracture
Not Available   
Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   

Cleavage
Indiscernible   
Not Available   

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7   
3-3.5   

Chemical Composition
SiO2   
BaSO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   

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Onyx and Baryte Barite Chemical Formula

While comparing Onyx 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 Onyx and Baryte Barite chemical formula.

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Onyx and Baryte Barite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Onyx and Baryte Barite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Onyx and Baryte Barite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Onyx is 4.43-4.46 whereas that of Baryte Barite is 4.43-4.46.

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