Barite and Friedelite Physical Properties

Barite

Friedelite

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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

4.483.06-3.19

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven

UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009) Tough, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009) Tough, Brittle, Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

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

{010} Perfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3-3.54-5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

BaSO4

Mn 8Si 6O 15(OH,Cl) 10Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Barite and Friedelite Chemical Formula

While comparing Barite and Friedelite 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 Friedelite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Barite- BaSO4
Chemical formula of Friedelite- Mn 8Si 6O 15(OH,Cl) 10Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Barite and Friedelite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Barite and Friedelite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Barite and Friedelite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Barite is 3.06-3.19 whereas that of Friedelite is 3.06-3.19.