Sheen Obsidian and Baryte Physical Properties

Sheen Obsidian

Baryte

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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Brittle

1.2 Solubility

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Soluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.33-2.504.3-5

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

Irregular/uneven

1.6 Cleavage

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

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5-5.53-3.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

Sheen Obsidian and Baryte Chemical Formula

While comparing Sheen Obsidian 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 Sheen Obsidian and Baryte chemical formula.

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Sheen Obsidian and Baryte Specific Gravity

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