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Barite and Clinohedrite Physical Properties


Clinohedrite and Barite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
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Not Available   

Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
4.48   
3.28-3.335   

Fracture
Uneven   
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic   

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

Mohs Hardness
3-3.5   
5.5   

Chemical Composition
BaSO4   
CaZnSiO 4 · H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   

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Barite and Clinohedrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Barite and Clinohedrite 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 Clinohedrite chemical formula.

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Barite and Clinohedrite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Barite and Clinohedrite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Barite and Clinohedrite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Barite is 3.28-3.335 whereas that of Clinohedrite is 3.28-3.335.

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