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Sardonyx and Baryte Barite Physical Properties


Baryte Barite and Sardonyx Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.55-2.70   
4.43-4.46   

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

Cleavage
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Mohs Hardness
6.5-7   
3-3.5   

Chemical Composition
SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   
BaSO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   

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Sardonyx and Baryte Barite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sardonyx 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 Sardonyx and Baryte Barite chemical formula.

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Sardonyx and Baryte Barite Specific Gravity

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

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