Barite and Langbeinite Physical Properties

Barite

Langbeinite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

Slowly dissolves in water

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

4.48Not Available

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven

Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

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

None

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3-3.53.5-4

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

BaSO4

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Barite and Langbeinite Chemical Formula

While comparing Barite and Langbeinite 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 Langbeinite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Barite- BaSO4

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Barite and Langbeinite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Barite and Langbeinite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Barite and Langbeinite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Barite is Not Available whereas that of Langbeinite is Not Available.