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Barite and Elaeolite Physical Properties


Elaeolite and Barite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
4.48  
2.55-2.67  

Fracture
Uneven  
-  

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

Mohs Hardness
3-3.5  
5.5-6  

Chemical Composition
BaSO4  
Na, K, Ca, H, O, Si, Al  

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Barite and Elaeolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Barite and Elaeolite 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 Elaeolite chemical formula.

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Barite and Elaeolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Barite and Elaeolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Barite and Elaeolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Barite is 2.55-2.67 whereas that of Elaeolite is 2.55-2.67.

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