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Barite and Kutnohorite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Soluble
1.3 Durability
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Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
4.48
3.12
1.5 Fracture
Uneven
Subconchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
{010} Perfect, {210} Perfect, {010} Imperfect
Perfect on {10 1 1}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3-3.5
3-4
1.8 Chemical Composition
BaSO4
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Barite and Kutnohorite Chemical Formula

While comparing Barite and Kutnohorite 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 Kutnohorite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Barite- BaSO4
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Barite and Kutnohorite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Barite and Kutnohorite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Barite and Kutnohorite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Barite is 3.12 whereas that of Kutnohorite is 3.12.