Barite and Epidote Physical Properties

Barite

Epidote

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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

4.483.25-3.50

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven

Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Fibrous

1.6 Cleavage

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

{001} perfect and {100} imperfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3-3.56-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

BaSO4

CaAl 2(Fe3+ ,Al)Si 3O 12(OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Barite and Epidote Chemical Formula

While comparing Barite and Epidote 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 Epidote chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Barite- BaSO4
Chemical formula of Epidote- CaAl 2(Fe3+ ,Al)Si 3O 12(OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Barite and Epidote Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Barite and Epidote Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Barite and Epidote Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Barite is 3.25-3.50 whereas that of Epidote is 3.25-3.50.