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Shattuckite and Baryte Barite Physical Properties


Baryte Barite and Shattuckite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.80-4.15   
4.43-4.46   

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

Cleavage
perfect along [010] and [100]   
Not Available   

Mohs Hardness
3.5-4   
3-3.5   

Chemical Composition
Cu 5(SiO 3) 4(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   
BaSO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   

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Shattuckite and Baryte Barite Chemical Formula

While comparing Shattuckite 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 Shattuckite and Baryte Barite chemical formula.

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Shattuckite and Baryte Barite Specific Gravity

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

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