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Barite and Fuchsite Physical Properties


Fuchsite and Barite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
4.48   
2.77-2.88   

Fracture
Uneven   
Uneven   

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

Mohs Hardness
3-3.5   
2.5   

Chemical Composition
BaSO4   
K(Al,Cr) 3Si 3O 10(OH) 2Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)   

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Barite and Fuchsite Chemical Formula

While comparing Barite and Fuchsite 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 Fuchsite chemical formula.

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Barite and Fuchsite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Barite and Fuchsite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Barite and Fuchsite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Barite is 2.77-2.88 whereas that of Fuchsite is 2.77-2.88.

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