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Richterite and Baryte Barite Physical Properties


Baryte Barite and Richterite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.0-3.5   
4.43-4.46   

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

Cleavage
Perfect   
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Mohs Hardness
5-6   
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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Richterite and Baryte Barite Chemical Formula

While comparing Richterite 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 Richterite and Baryte Barite chemical formula.

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Richterite and Baryte Barite Specific Gravity

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

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