Barite and Hiddenite Physical Properties

Barite

Hiddenite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

4.483.15-3.21

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven

Gemstones of the world (2001), UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)

1.6 Cleavage

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

1,2 prismatic

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3-3.56-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

BaSO4

LiAlSi₂O₆

Barite and Hiddenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Barite and Hiddenite 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 Hiddenite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Barite- BaSO4
Chemical formula of Hiddenite- LiAlSi₂O₆

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Barite and Hiddenite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Barite and Hiddenite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Barite and Hiddenite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Barite is 3.15-3.21 whereas that of Hiddenite is 3.15-3.21.