Barite and Holmquistite Physical Properties

Barite

Holmquistite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

4.482.95-3.13

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven

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1.6 Cleavage

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

{210} Perfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3-3.55-6

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

BaSO4

Li 2[(Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Al 2]Si 8O 22(OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Barite and Holmquistite Chemical Formula

While comparing Barite and Holmquistite 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 Holmquistite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Barite- BaSO4
Chemical formula of Holmquistite- Li 2[(Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Al 2]Si 8O 22(OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

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Barite and Holmquistite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Barite and Holmquistite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Barite and Holmquistite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Barite is 2.95-3.13 whereas that of Holmquistite is 2.95-3.13.