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Barite and Goethite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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HCl soluble
1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
4.484.27-4.29
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven
Uneven, torn surfaces, (e.g. fractured metals)., Uneven, Gemstones (2009), torn surfaces, (e.g. fractured metals).
1.6 Cleavage
{010} Perfect, {210} Perfect, {010} Imperfect
Perfect {010}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3-3.55-5.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
BaSO4
FeO(OH)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Barite and Goethite Chemical Formula

While comparing Barite and Goethite 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 Goethite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Barite- BaSO4
  • Chemical formula of Goethite- FeO(OH)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Barite and Goethite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Barite and Goethite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Barite and Goethite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Barite is 4.27-4.29 whereas that of Goethite is 4.27-4.29.