Allanite and Barite Physical Properties

Allanite

Barite

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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

3.40-4.204.48

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

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{010} Perfect, {210} Perfect, {010} Imperfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

Not Available3-3.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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BaSO4

Allanite and Barite Chemical Formula

While comparing Allanite 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 Allanite and Barite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Barite- BaSO4

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Allanite and Barite Specific Gravity

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