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Barite and Dravite Physical Properties


Dravite and Barite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
4.48  
3.03-3.18  

Fracture
Uneven  
Uneven, Irregular, Conchoidal  

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

Mohs Hardness
3-3.5  
7-7.5  

Chemical Composition
BaSO4  
Na(Mg 3)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)  

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Barite and Dravite Chemical Formula

While comparing Barite and Dravite 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 Dravite chemical formula.

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Barite and Dravite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Barite and Dravite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Barite and Dravite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Barite is 3.03-3.18 whereas that of Dravite is 3.03-3.18.

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