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Barite and Childrenite Physical Properties


Childrenite and Barite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Soluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
4.48   
3.06-3.25   

Fracture
Uneven   
Sub-Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Conchoidal, Uneven   

Cleavage
{010} Perfect, {210} Perfect, {010} Imperfect   
Poor/indistinct on {100}   

Mohs Hardness
3-3.5   
4.5-5   

Chemical Composition
BaSO4   
(Fe,Mn)AlPO 4(OH) 2 -H 2OArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)   

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Barite and Childrenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Barite and Childrenite 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 Childrenite chemical formula.

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Barite and Childrenite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Barite and Childrenite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Barite and Childrenite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Barite is 3.06-3.25 whereas that of Childrenite is 3.06-3.25.

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