Barite and Cerussite Physical Properties

Barite

Cerussite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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insoluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

4.486.46-6.57

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven

Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

{010} Perfect, {210} Perfect, {010} Imperfect

Good [110] and [021]

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3-3.53-3.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

BaSO4

PbCO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Barite and Cerussite Chemical Formula

While comparing Barite and Cerussite 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 Cerussite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Barite- BaSO4
Chemical formula of Cerussite- PbCO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Barite and Cerussite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Barite and Cerussite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Barite and Cerussite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Barite is 6.46-6.57 whereas that of Cerussite is 6.46-6.57.