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Pyrargyrite and Baryte Barite Physical Properties


Baryte Barite and Pyrargyrite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
5.85   
4.43-4.46   

Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Brittle   
Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   

Cleavage
Distinct on {10 1 1}, imperfect on {01 1 2}   
Not Available   

Mohs Hardness
2.5-3   
3-3.5   

Chemical Composition
Ag 3SbS 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   
BaSO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   

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Pyrargyrite and Baryte Barite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pyrargyrite 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 Pyrargyrite and Baryte Barite chemical formula.

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Pyrargyrite and Baryte Barite Specific Gravity

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

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