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Barite and Edenite Physical Properties


Edenite and Barite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
4.48  
3.05-3.37  

Fracture
Uneven  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
{010} Perfect, {210} Perfect, {010} Imperfect  
Good on (110)  

Mohs Hardness
3-3.5  
5-6  

Chemical Composition
BaSO4  
NaCa2Mg5Si7AlO22(OH)2  

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Barite and Edenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Barite and Edenite 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 Edenite chemical formula.

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Barite and Edenite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Barite and Edenite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Barite and Edenite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Barite is 3.05-3.37 whereas that of Edenite is 3.05-3.37.

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