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Stolzite and Baryte Physical Properties


Baryte and Stolzite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
Soluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2  
4.3-5  

Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven  
Irregular/uneven  

Cleavage
Imperfect on {001}, indistinct on {011}  
Perfect cleavage parallel to base and prism faces: {001} Perfect, {210} Perfect, {010} Imperfect  

Mohs Hardness
2.5-3  
3-3.5  

Chemical Composition
PbWO4  
BaSO4  

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Stolzite and Baryte Chemical Formula

While comparing Stolzite 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 Stolzite and Baryte chemical formula.

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Stolzite and Baryte Specific Gravity

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

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