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Barite and Bertrandite Physical Properties


Bertrandite and Barite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
4.48   
2.59-2.60   

Fracture
Uneven   
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic   

Cleavage
{010} Perfect, {210} Perfect, {010} Imperfect   
{001} Perfect, {110} Distinct, {101} Distinct   

Mohs Hardness
3-3.5   
6-7   

Chemical Composition
BaSO4   
Be 4Si 2O 7(OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   

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Barite and Bertrandite Chemical Formula

While comparing Barite and Bertrandite 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 Bertrandite chemical formula.

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Barite and Bertrandite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Barite and Bertrandite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Barite and Bertrandite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Barite is 2.59-2.60 whereas that of Bertrandite is 2.59-2.60.

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