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Barite and Almandine Physical Properties


Almandine and Barite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
4.48   
3.95-4.30   

Fracture
Uneven   
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal   

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

Mohs Hardness
3-3.5   
7-7.5   

Chemical Composition
BaSO4   
Fe 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)   

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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.

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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.

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