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Barite and Langbeinite Physical Properties


Langbeinite and Barite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Slowly dissolves in water   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
4.48   
Not Available   

Fracture
Uneven   
Conchoidal, Brittle   

Cleavage
{010} Perfect, {210} Perfect, {010} Imperfect   
None   

Mohs Hardness
3-3.5   
3.5-4   

Chemical Composition
BaSO4   
Not Available   

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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.

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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.

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