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Smithsonite and Baryte Barite Physical Properties


Baryte Barite and Smithsonite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
4.00-4.65  
4.43-4.46  

Fracture
Uneven, Sub-Conchoidal  
-  

Cleavage
Perfect on [1011]  
Perfect  

Mohs Hardness
5-5.5  
3-3.5  

Chemical Composition
ZnCO 3Michael 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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Smithsonite and Baryte Barite Chemical Formula

While comparing Smithsonite 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 Smithsonite and Baryte Barite chemical formula.

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Smithsonite and Baryte Barite Specific Gravity

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

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