Barite and Gibbsite Physical Properties

Barite

Gibbsite

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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

4.482.35

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven

Fibrous, Difficult, Fibrous

1.6 Cleavage

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

{001} Perfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3-3.52.5-3

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

BaSO4

Al(OH)3

Barite and Gibbsite Chemical Formula

While comparing Barite and Gibbsite 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 Gibbsite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Barite- BaSO4
Chemical formula of Gibbsite- Al(OH)3

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Barite and Gibbsite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Barite and Gibbsite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Barite and Gibbsite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Barite is 2.35 whereas that of Gibbsite is 2.35.