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Barite and Hibonite Physical Properties


Hibonite and Barite Physical Properties


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   

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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.

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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.

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