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Barite and Adamite Physical Properties

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

Fracture

Cleavage

Mohs Hardness

Chemical Composition

 
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4.48
Uneven
{010} Perfect, {210} Perfect, {010} Imperfect
3-3.5
BaSO4
 
Brittle
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4.32-4.48
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Conchoidal
{101}, good; {010}, poor
3.5
Zn 2(AsO 4)(OH)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006)

Barite and Adamite Chemical Formula

While comparing Barite and Adamite 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 Barite and Adamite chemical formula.

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Barite and Adamite Specific Gravity

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