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Barite and Ametrine Physical Properties


Ametrine and Barite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
4.48   
2.65   

Fracture
Uneven   
Not Available   

Cleavage
{010} Perfect, {210} Perfect, {010} Imperfect   
Indiscernible   

Mohs Hardness
3-3.5   
7   

Chemical Composition
BaSO4   
SiO2   

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Barite and Ametrine Chemical Formula

While comparing Barite and Ametrine 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 Ametrine chemical formula.

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Barite and Ametrine Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Barite and Ametrine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Barite and Ametrine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Barite is 2.65 whereas that of Ametrine is 2.65.

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