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Sussexite and Baryte Physical Properties


Baryte and Sussexite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
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Soluble   

Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.30   
4.3-5   

Fracture
Not Available   
Irregular/uneven   

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

Mohs Hardness
3-3.5   
3-3.5   

Chemical Composition
Mn2+ BO 2(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   
Not Available   

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Sussexite and Baryte Chemical Formula

While comparing Sussexite 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 Sussexite and Baryte chemical formula.

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Sussexite and Baryte Specific Gravity

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

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