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Barite and Girasol Physical Properties


Girasol and Barite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
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Not Available   

Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
4.48   
1.98-2.50   

Fracture
Uneven   
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001)   

Cleavage
{010} Perfect, {210} Perfect, {010} Imperfect   
Not Available   

Mohs Hardness
3-3.5   
5.5-6.5   

Chemical Composition
BaSO4   
SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)   

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Barite and Girasol Chemical Formula

While comparing Barite and Girasol 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 Girasol chemical formula.

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Barite and Girasol Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Barite and Girasol Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Barite and Girasol Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Barite is 1.98-2.50 whereas that of Girasol is 1.98-2.50.

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