Barite and Hibonite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
4.48
  
3.84
  
Fracture
Uneven
  
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle
  
Cleavage
{010} Perfect, {210} Perfect, {010} Imperfect
  
{0001} good, {10 1 0} parting
  
Mohs Hardness
3-3.5
  
7.5-8
  
Chemical Composition
BaSO4
  
(Ca,Ce)(Al,Ti,Mg)12O19
  
Barite and Hibonite Chemical Formula
While comparing Barite and Hibonite 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 Hibonite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Barite- BaSO4
- Chemical formula of Hibonite- (Ca,Ce)(Al,Ti,Mg)12O19
Barite and Hibonite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Barite and Hibonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Barite and Hibonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Barite is 3.84 whereas that of Hibonite is 3.84.