Barite and Hemimorphite Physical Properties

Barite

Hemimorphite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

Soluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

4.483.30-3.50

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven

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

1.6 Cleavage

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

Perfect on {110}, poor on {101}, {001} rare

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3-3.55

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

BaSO4

Zn 4Si 2O 7(OH) 2H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Barite and Hemimorphite Chemical Formula

While comparing Barite and Hemimorphite 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 Hemimorphite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Barite- BaSO4
Chemical formula of Hemimorphite- Zn 4Si 2O 7(OH) 2H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Barite and Hemimorphite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Barite and Hemimorphite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Barite and Hemimorphite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Barite is 3.30-3.50 whereas that of Hemimorphite is 3.30-3.50.