Barite and Milarite Physical Properties

Barite

Milarite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

4.482.52-2.60

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven

Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Metallic

1.6 Cleavage

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

{0001} Imperfect, {1120} Imperfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3-3.55.5-6

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

BaSO4

KCa 2AlBe 2Si 12O 30 · 0.5H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Barite and Milarite Chemical Formula

While comparing Barite and Milarite 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 Milarite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Barite- BaSO4
Chemical formula of Milarite- KCa 2AlBe 2Si 12O 30 · 0.5H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Barite and Milarite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Barite and Milarite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Barite and Milarite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Barite is 2.52-2.60 whereas that of Milarite is 2.52-2.60.