Barite and Liddicoatite Physical Properties

Barite

Liddicoatite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

4.483.02

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven

Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

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

{0001} Poor

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3-3.5Not Available

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

BaSO4

Ca(Li 2Al)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Barite and Liddicoatite Chemical Formula

While comparing Barite and Liddicoatite 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 Liddicoatite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Barite- BaSO4
Chemical formula of Liddicoatite- Ca(Li 2Al)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

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Barite and Liddicoatite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Barite and Liddicoatite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Barite and Liddicoatite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Barite is 3.02 whereas that of Liddicoatite is 3.02.