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Barite and Agrellite Physical Properties


Agrellite and Barite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
4.48   
2.88   

Fracture
Uneven   
Not Available   

Cleavage
{010} Perfect, {210} Perfect, {010} Imperfect   
perfect [110]   

Mohs Hardness
3-3.5   
5.5   

Chemical Composition
BaSO4   
NaCa2Si4O10F   

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Barite and Agrellite Chemical Formula

While comparing Barite and Agrellite 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 Agrellite chemical formula.

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Barite and Agrellite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Barite and Agrellite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Barite and Agrellite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Barite is 2.88 whereas that of Agrellite is 2.88.

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