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Barite and Microcline Physical Properties


Microcline and Barite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
4.48   
2.55-2.63   

Fracture
Uneven   
Uneven, Uneven, Gems   

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

Mohs Hardness
3-3.5   
6-6.5   

Chemical Composition
BaSO4   
KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)   

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Barite and Microcline Chemical Formula

While comparing Barite and Microcline 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 Microcline chemical formula.

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Barite and Microcline Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Barite and Microcline Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Barite and Microcline Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Barite is 2.55-2.63 whereas that of Microcline is 2.55-2.63.

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