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Schultenite and Baryte Barite Physical Properties


Baryte Barite and Schultenite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
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Not Available   

Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
5.943-6.07   
4.43-4.46   

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

Cleavage
{010} Good   
Not Available   

Mohs Hardness
2.5   
3-3.5   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
BaSO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   

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Schultenite and Baryte Barite Chemical Formula

While comparing Schultenite 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 Schultenite and Baryte Barite chemical formula.

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Schultenite and Baryte Barite Specific Gravity

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

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