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Barite and Larvikite Physical Properties


Larvikite and Barite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
4.48  
2.59  

Fracture
Uneven  
-  

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

Mohs Hardness
3-3.5  
6-6.5  

Chemical Composition
BaSO4  
(Na,Ca)2(Fe2+,Mg)3Si3O10  

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Barite and Larvikite Chemical Formula

While comparing Barite and Larvikite 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 Larvikite chemical formula.

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Barite and Larvikite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Barite and Larvikite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Barite and Larvikite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Barite is 2.59 whereas that of Larvikite is 2.59.

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