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Agate and Barite Physical Properties


Barite and Agate Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.60-2.64  
4.48  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Uneven  

Cleavage
Indiscernible  
{010} Perfect, {210} Perfect, {010} Imperfect  

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7  
3-3.5  

Chemical Composition
SiO2  
BaSO4  

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Agate and Barite Chemical Formula

While comparing Agate and 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 Agate and Barite chemical formula.

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Agate and Barite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Agate and Barite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Agate and Barite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Agate is 4.48 whereas that of Barite is 4.48.

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