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Barite and Hackmanite Physical Properties


Hackmanite and Barite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
4.48   
2.27-2.33   

Fracture
Uneven   
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   

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

Mohs Hardness
3-3.5   
5.5-6   

Chemical Composition
BaSO4   
Na 8Al 6Si 6O 24Cl 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

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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.

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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.

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