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Barite and Brazilianite Physical Properties


Brazilianite 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   
2.98-2.99   

Fracture
Uneven   
Conchoidal, Gems   

Cleavage
{010} Perfect, {210} Perfect, {010} Imperfect   
(010) Distinct to good   

Mohs Hardness
3-3.5   
5.5   

Chemical Composition
BaSO4   
NaAl 3(PO 4) 2(OH) 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   

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Barite and Brazilianite Chemical Formula

While comparing Barite and Brazilianite 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 Brazilianite chemical formula.

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Barite and Brazilianite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Barite and Brazilianite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Barite and Brazilianite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Barite is 2.98-2.99 whereas that of Brazilianite is 2.98-2.99.

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