Barite and Humite Physical Properties

Barite

Humite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

4.483.20-3.32

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven

Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

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

Poor

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3-3.56-6.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

BaSO4

(Mg,Fe2+ ) 7(SiO 4) 3(F,OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Barite and Humite Chemical Formula

While comparing Barite and Humite 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 Humite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Barite- BaSO4
Chemical formula of Humite- (Mg,Fe2+ ) 7(SiO 4) 3(F,OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

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Barite and Humite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Barite and Humite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Barite and Humite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Barite is 3.20-3.32 whereas that of Humite is 3.20-3.32.