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Barite and Kutnohorite Physical Properties


Kutnohorite and Barite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Soluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
4.48   
3.12   

Fracture
Uneven   
Subconchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal   

Cleavage
{010} Perfect, {210} Perfect, {010} Imperfect   
Perfect on {10 1 1}   

Mohs Hardness
3-3.5   
3-4   

Chemical Composition
BaSO4   
Not Available   

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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.

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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.

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