Barite and Lawsonite Physical Properties

Barite

Lawsonite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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Brittle

1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

4.483.09

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven

White, Yellow, Pale blue, Brittle, Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

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

Perfect on {100} and {010}, imperfect on {101}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3-3.58

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

BaSO4

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Barite and Lawsonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Barite and Lawsonite 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 Lawsonite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Barite- BaSO4

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Barite and Lawsonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Barite and Lawsonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Barite and Lawsonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Barite is 3.09 whereas that of Lawsonite is 3.09.