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Barite and Imperial Topaz Physical Properties


Imperial Topaz 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   
3.49-3.57   

Fracture
Uneven   
Uneven   

Cleavage
{010} Perfect, {210} Perfect, {010} Imperfect   
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Mohs Hardness
3-3.5   
8   

Chemical Composition
BaSO4   
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Barite and Imperial Topaz Chemical Formula

While comparing Barite and Imperial Topaz 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 Imperial Topaz chemical formula.

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Barite and Imperial Topaz Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Barite and Imperial Topaz Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Barite and Imperial Topaz Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Barite is 3.49-3.57 whereas that of Imperial Topaz is 3.49-3.57.

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