Barite and Magnesite Physical Properties

Barite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

Effervesces in hot HCl

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

4.482.92-3.12

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven

Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

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

[10 1 1] perfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3-3.53.5-4.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

BaSO4

MgCO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Barite and Magnesite Chemical Formula

While comparing Barite and Magnesite 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 Magnesite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Barite- BaSO4
Chemical formula of Magnesite- MgCO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Barite and Magnesite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Barite and Magnesite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Barite and Magnesite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Barite is 2.92-3.12 whereas that of Magnesite is 2.92-3.12.