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Barite and Chambersite Physical Properties


Chambersite and Barite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
4.48   
3.50   

Fracture
Uneven   
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Uneven   

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

Mohs Hardness
3-3.5   
7   

Chemical Composition
BaSO4   
Mn 3B 7O 13ClMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

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Barite and Chambersite Chemical Formula

While comparing Barite and Chambersite 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 Chambersite chemical formula.

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Barite and Chambersite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Barite and Chambersite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Barite and Chambersite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Barite is 3.50 whereas that of Chambersite is 3.50.

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