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Sellaite and Baryte Barite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
Not Available
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.14-3.164.43-4.46
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle
Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {010} and {110}
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-5.53-3.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
MgF 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
BaSO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Sellaite and Baryte Barite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sellaite 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 Sellaite and Baryte Barite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Sellaite- MgF 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Baryte Barite- BaSO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Sellaite and Baryte Barite Specific Gravity

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