Barite and Linarite Physical Properties

Barite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

4.485.35

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven

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

1.6 Cleavage

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

Perfect on {100}, imperfect on {001}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3-3.52.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

BaSO4

PbCu(SO 4)(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Barite and Linarite Chemical Formula

While comparing Barite and Linarite 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 Linarite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Barite- BaSO4
Chemical formula of Linarite- PbCu(SO 4)(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

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Barite and Linarite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Barite and Linarite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Barite and Linarite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Barite is 5.35 whereas that of Linarite is 5.35.