Barite and Hackmanite Physical Properties

Barite

Hackmanite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

4.48

2.27-2.33

1.5 Fracture

Uneven

UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

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

Not Available

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3-3.5

5.5-6

1.8 Chemical Composition

BaSO4

Na 8Al 6Si 6O 24Cl 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Barite and Hackmanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Barite and Hackmanite 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 Hackmanite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Barite- BaSO4
Chemical formula of Hackmanite- Na 8Al 6Si 6O 24Cl 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

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Barite and Hackmanite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Barite and Hackmanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Barite and Hackmanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Barite is 2.27-2.33 whereas that of Hackmanite is 2.27-2.33.