Barite and Hurlbutite Physical Properties

Barite

Hurlbutite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

4.482.90

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven

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

1.6 Cleavage

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

None

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3-3.56

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

BaSO4

CaBe 2(PO 4) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Barite and Hurlbutite Chemical Formula

While comparing Barite and Hurlbutite 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 Hurlbutite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Barite- BaSO4
Chemical formula of Hurlbutite- CaBe 2(PO 4) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

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Barite and Hurlbutite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Barite and Hurlbutite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Barite and Hurlbutite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Barite is 2.90 whereas that of Hurlbutite is 2.90.