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Barite and Annabergite Physical Properties


Annabergite and Barite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Sectile   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
4.48   
3.07   

Fracture
Uneven   
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic   

Cleavage
{010} Perfect, {210} Perfect, {010} Imperfect   
Perfect on {010}, indistinct on {100} and {102}   

Mohs Hardness
3-3.5   
2   

Chemical Composition
BaSO4   
Ni3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)   

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Barite and Annabergite Chemical Formula

While comparing Barite and Annabergite 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 Annabergite chemical formula.

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Barite and Annabergite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Barite and Annabergite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Barite and Annabergite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Barite is 3.07 whereas that of Annabergite is 3.07.

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