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Barite and Almandine Physical Properties

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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
4.483.95-4.30
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
{010} Perfect, {210} Perfect, {010} Imperfect
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
3-3.57-7.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
BaSO4
Fe 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Barite and Almandine Chemical Formula

While comparing Barite and Almandine 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 Almandine chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Barite- BaSO4
  • Chemical formula of Almandine- Fe 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Barite and Almandine Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Barite and Almandine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Barite and Almandine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Barite is 3.95-4.30 whereas that of Almandine is 3.95-4.30.