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Pyrite and Barite Physical Properties


Barite and Pyrite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
insoluble in water  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
5.00-5.20  
4.48  

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann  
Uneven  

Cleavage
Indistinct on {001}; partings on {011} and {111}  
{010} Perfect, {210} Perfect, {010} Imperfect  

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5  
3-3.5  

Chemical Composition
FeS 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
BaSO4  

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Pyrite and Barite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pyrite and 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 Pyrite and Barite chemical formula.

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Pyrite and Barite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pyrite and Barite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pyrite and Barite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pyrite is 4.48 whereas that of Barite is 4.48.

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