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Sulfur and Baryte Barite Physical Properties


Baryte Barite and Sulfur Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
insoluble   
Not Available   

Durability
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Specific Gravity
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4.43-4.46   

Fracture
(e.g. graphite).   
Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   

Cleavage
{???} Imperfect, {???} Imperfect   
Not Available   

Mohs Hardness
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3-3.5   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
BaSO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   

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Sulfur and Baryte Barite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sulfur 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 Sulfur and Baryte Barite chemical formula.

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Sulfur and Baryte Barite Specific Gravity

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

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