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Barite and Boracite Physical Properties


Boracite and Barite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
Soluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
4.48  
2.95-2.96  

Fracture
Uneven  
Conchoidal  

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

Mohs Hardness
3-3.5  
7-7.5  

Chemical Composition
BaSO4  
Mg 3B 7O 13ClMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Barite and Boracite Chemical Formula

While comparing Barite and Boracite 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 Boracite chemical formula.

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Barite and Boracite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Barite and Boracite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Barite and Boracite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Barite is 2.95-2.96 whereas that of Boracite is 2.95-2.96.

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