Barite and Eosphorite Physical Properties

Barite

Eosphorite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

4.483.05-3.08

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven

Subconchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

{010} Perfect, {210} Perfect, {010} Imperfect

Poor on {100}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3-3.55

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

BaSO4

Mn2+ Al(PO 4)(OH) 2H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Barite and Eosphorite Chemical Formula

While comparing Barite and Eosphorite 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 Eosphorite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Barite- BaSO4
Chemical formula of Eosphorite- Mn2+ Al(PO 4)(OH) 2H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

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Barite and Eosphorite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Barite and Eosphorite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Barite and Eosphorite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Barite is 3.05-3.08 whereas that of Eosphorite is 3.05-3.08.