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Paraiba and Baryte Barite Physical Properties


Baryte Barite and Paraiba Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.04-3.13   
4.43-4.46   

Fracture
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Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   

Cleavage
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Mohs Hardness
7-7.5   
3-3.5   

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

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Paraiba and Baryte Barite Chemical Formula

While comparing Paraiba 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 Paraiba and Baryte Barite chemical formula.

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Paraiba and Baryte Barite Specific Gravity

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

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