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Barite and Dumortierite Physical Properties


Dumortierite and Barite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
4.48   
3.26-3.41   

Fracture
Uneven   
Fibrous, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references   

Cleavage
{010} Perfect, {210} Perfect, {010} Imperfect   
Distinct on {100}, poor on {110}; parting on {001}   

Mohs Hardness
3-3.5   
7-8.5   

Chemical Composition
BaSO4   
AlAl6O3BSi3O18   

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Barite and Dumortierite Chemical Formula

While comparing Barite and Dumortierite 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 Dumortierite chemical formula.

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Barite and Dumortierite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Barite and Dumortierite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Barite and Dumortierite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Barite is 3.26-3.41 whereas that of Dumortierite is 3.26-3.41.

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