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Barite and Gahnite Physical Properties


Gahnite 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   
4.00-4.62   

Fracture
Uneven   
Conchoidal, Uneven   

Cleavage
{010} Perfect, {210} Perfect, {010} Imperfect   
Indistinct parting on [111]   

Mohs Hardness
3-3.5   
7.5-8   

Chemical Composition
BaSO4   
ZnAl 2O 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

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Barite and Gahnite Chemical Formula

While comparing Barite and Gahnite 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 Gahnite chemical formula.

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Barite and Gahnite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Barite and Gahnite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Barite and Gahnite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Barite is 4.00-4.62 whereas that of Gahnite is 4.00-4.62.

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