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Proustite and Baryte Barite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
5.51-5.64
4.43-4.46
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
Distinct on {10 1 1}
Not Available
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.5
3-3.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ag 3AsS 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
BaSO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Proustite and Baryte Barite Chemical Formula

While comparing Proustite 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 Proustite and Baryte Barite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Proustite- Ag 3AsS 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Baryte Barite- BaSO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Proustite and Baryte Barite Specific Gravity

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