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Barite and Lepidocrocite Physical Properties


Lepidocrocite and Barite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
4.48  
4  

Fracture
Uneven  
Uneven  

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

Mohs Hardness
3-3.5  
5  

Chemical Composition
BaSO4  
FeO(OH)  

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Barite and Lepidocrocite Chemical Formula

While comparing Barite and Lepidocrocite 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 Lepidocrocite chemical formula.

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Barite and Lepidocrocite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Barite and Lepidocrocite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Barite and Lepidocrocite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Barite is 4 whereas that of Lepidocrocite is 4.

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