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Amber and Barite Physical Properties


Barite and Amber Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
Soluble  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
1.05-1.10  
4.48  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Uneven  

Cleavage
None  
{010} Perfect, {210} Perfect, {010} Imperfect  

Mohs Hardness
2-2.5  
3-3.5  

Chemical Composition
[C,H,O]  
BaSO4  

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Amber and Barite Chemical Formula

While comparing Amber 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 Amber and Barite chemical formula.

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Amber and Barite Specific Gravity

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

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