Sphalerite and Baryte Physical Properties

Sphalerite

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

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1.4 Specific Gravity

3.95-4.10

4.3-5

1.5 Fracture

UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Uneven

Irregular/uneven

1.6 Cleavage

{110} Perfect, {110} Perfect, {110} Perfect

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

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3.5-4

3-3.5

1.8 Chemical Composition

(Zn,Fe)SMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Sphalerite and Baryte Chemical Formula

While comparing Sphalerite 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 Sphalerite and Baryte chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Sphalerite- (Zn,Fe)SMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Sphalerite and Baryte Specific Gravity

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