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Barite and Andradite Physical Properties


Andradite and Barite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
4.48   
3.70-4.10   

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

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

Mohs Hardness
3-3.5   
6.5-7   

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

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Barite and Andradite Chemical Formula

While comparing Barite and Andradite 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 Andradite chemical formula.

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Barite and Andradite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Barite and Andradite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Barite and Andradite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Barite is 3.70-4.10 whereas that of Andradite is 3.70-4.10.

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