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Sarcopside and Baryte Physical Properties


Baryte and Sarcopside Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Soluble   

Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.79-3.94   
4.3-5   

Fracture
Lamellar, Splintery   
Irregular/uneven   

Cleavage
{100} Good, {001} Good, {010} Poor   
Perfect cleavage parallel to base and prism faces: {001} Perfect, {210} Perfect, {010} Imperfect   

Mohs Hardness
4   
3-3.5   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
Not Available   

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Sarcopside and Baryte Chemical Formula

While comparing Sarcopside and Baryte 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 Sarcopside and Baryte chemical formula.

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Sarcopside and Baryte Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sarcopside and Baryte Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sarcopside and Baryte Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sarcopside is 4.3-5 whereas that of Baryte is 4.3-5.

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