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Barite and Clinohumite Physical Properties


Clinohumite and Barite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
4.48   
3.13-3.75   

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

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

Mohs Hardness
3-3.5   
6   

Chemical Composition
BaSO4   
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 9(SiO 4) 4(F,OH)) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   

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Barite and Clinohumite Chemical Formula

While comparing Barite and Clinohumite 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 Clinohumite chemical formula.

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Barite and Clinohumite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Barite and Clinohumite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Barite and Clinohumite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Barite is 3.13-3.75 whereas that of Clinohumite is 3.13-3.75.

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