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Wernerite and Baryte Physical Properties


Baryte and Wernerite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
Soluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.50-2.80  
4.3-5  

Fracture
-  
Irregular/uneven  

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

Mohs Hardness
5-6.5  
3-3.5  

Chemical Composition
Na 4(Al,Si) 12O 24Cl to Ca 4(Si,Al) 12O 24(CO 3,SO 4)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  
BaSO4  

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Wernerite and Baryte Chemical Formula

While comparing Wernerite 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 Wernerite and Baryte chemical formula.

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Wernerite and Baryte Specific Gravity

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

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