Barite and Gaspeite Physical Properties

Barite

Gaspeite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

HCl soluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

4.483.71

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

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

{10 1 1} Good

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3-3.54.5-5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

BaSO4

(Ni,Mg,Fe++)CO3

Barite and Gaspeite Chemical Formula

While comparing Barite and Gaspeite 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 Gaspeite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Barite- BaSO4
Chemical formula of Gaspeite- (Ni,Mg,Fe++)CO3

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Barite and Gaspeite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Barite and Gaspeite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Barite and Gaspeite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Barite is 3.71 whereas that of Gaspeite is 3.71.