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Barite and Foitite Physical Properties


Foitite and Barite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
4.48   
3.17   

Fracture
Uneven   
Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   

Cleavage
{010} Perfect, {210} Perfect, {010} Imperfect   
None   

Mohs Hardness
3-3.5   
7   

Chemical Composition
BaSO4   
Na x[Fe2+2(Al,Fe3+ )]Al 6(BO 3) 3Si 6O 18(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   

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Barite and Foitite Chemical Formula

While comparing Barite and Foitite 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 Foitite chemical formula.

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Barite and Foitite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Barite and Foitite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Barite and Foitite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Barite is 3.17 whereas that of Foitite is 3.17.

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