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Barite and Jadeite Physical Properties


Jadeite and Barite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Not Available   

Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
4.48   
3.28-3.38   

Fracture
Uneven   
Splintery, UnevenArthur Thomas, Difficult, Fibrous   

Cleavage
{010} Perfect, {210} Perfect, {010} Imperfect   
Good on [110]   

Mohs Hardness
3-3.5   
6.5-7   

Chemical Composition
BaSO4   
NaAlSi 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Barite and Jadeite Chemical Formula

While comparing Barite and Jadeite 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 Jadeite chemical formula.

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Barite and Jadeite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Barite and Jadeite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Barite and Jadeite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Barite is 3.28-3.38 whereas that of Jadeite is 3.28-3.38.

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