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Barite and Chondrodite Physical Properties


Chondrodite and Barite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Soluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
4.48   
3.10-3.20   

Fracture
Uneven   
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle   

Cleavage
{010} Perfect, {210} Perfect, {010} Imperfect   
Poor to good on (001)   

Mohs Hardness
3-3.5   
6-6.5   

Chemical Composition
BaSO4   
(Mg,Fe) 5(SiO 4) 2(F,OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Barite and Chondrodite Chemical Formula

While comparing Barite and Chondrodite 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 Chondrodite chemical formula.

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Barite and Chondrodite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Barite and Chondrodite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Barite and Chondrodite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Barite is 3.10-3.20 whereas that of Chondrodite is 3.10-3.20.

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