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Williamsite and Baryte Barite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.51-2.634.43-4.46
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
43-3.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
BaSO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Williamsite and Baryte Barite Chemical Formula

While comparing Williamsite 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 Williamsite and Baryte Barite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Williamsite- (Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  • Chemical formula of Baryte Barite- BaSO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Williamsite and Baryte Barite Specific Gravity

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