Simpsonite and Baryte Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Brittle
Solubility
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Soluble
Durability
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Specific Gravity
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4.3-5
Fracture
ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal
Irregular/uneven
Cleavage
None
Perfect cleavage parallel to base and prism faces: {001} Perfect, {210} Perfect, {010} Imperfect
Mohs Hardness
7-7.5
3-3.5
Chemical Composition
Al 4(Ta,Nb) 3(O,OH,F) 14Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
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Simpsonite and Baryte Chemical Formula
While comparing Simpsonite 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 Simpsonite and Baryte chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Simpsonite- Al 4(Ta,Nb) 3(O,OH,F) 14Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
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Simpsonite and Baryte Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Simpsonite and Baryte Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Simpsonite and Baryte Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Simpsonite is 4.3-5 whereas that of Baryte is 4.3-5.