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Barite and Hambergite Physical Properties


Hambergite and Barite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
4.48   
2.33-2.37   

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

Cleavage
{010} Perfect, {210} Perfect, {010} Imperfect   
Perfect on {010}, good on {100}   

Mohs Hardness
3-3.5   
7.5   

Chemical Composition
BaSO4   
Be 2BO 3(OH)Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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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.

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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.

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