Barite and Kurnakovite Physical Properties

Barite

Kurnakovite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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Soluble

1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

4.481.847-1.852

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven

Brittle, Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

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

Poor to indistinct on {010}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3-3.52-3

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

BaSO4

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Barite and Kurnakovite Chemical Formula

While comparing Barite and Kurnakovite 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 Kurnakovite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Barite- BaSO4

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Barite and Kurnakovite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Barite and Kurnakovite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Barite and Kurnakovite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Barite is 1.847-1.852 whereas that of Kurnakovite is 1.847-1.852.