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Barite and Lazulite Physical Properties


Lazulite and Barite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
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Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
4.48   
3.04-3.17   

Fracture
Uneven   
Uneven, Uneven, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references   

Cleavage
{010} Perfect, {210} Perfect, {010} Imperfect   
{001} Indistinct, {???} Indistinct   

Mohs Hardness
3-3.5   
5.5   

Chemical Composition
BaSO4   
(Mg,Fe)Al 2(PO 4) 2(OH) 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009) More from other references   

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Barite and Lazulite Chemical Formula

While comparing Barite and Lazulite 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 Lazulite chemical formula.

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Barite and Lazulite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Barite and Lazulite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Barite and Lazulite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Barite is 3.04-3.17 whereas that of Lazulite is 3.04-3.17.

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