Barite and Hambergite Physical Properties

Barite

Hambergite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

4.482.33-2.37

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven

ConchoidalWalter Schumann, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Metallic

1.6 Cleavage

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

Perfect on {010}, good on {100}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3-3.57.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

BaSO4

Be 2BO 3(OH)Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Barite and Hambergite Chemical Formula

While comparing Barite and Hambergite 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 Hambergite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Barite- BaSO4
Chemical formula of Hambergite- Be 2BO 3(OH)Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Barite and Hambergite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Barite and Hambergite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Barite and Hambergite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Barite is 2.33-2.37 whereas that of Hambergite is 2.33-2.37.