Barite and Montebrasite Physical Properties

Barite

Montebrasite

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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

4.482.98-3.10

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven

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

1.6 Cleavage

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

{100} Perfect, {110} Good, {011} Distinct

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3-3.55.5-6

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

BaSO4

LiAl(PO 4)(OH,F)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Barite and Montebrasite Chemical Formula

While comparing Barite and Montebrasite 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 Montebrasite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Barite- BaSO4
Chemical formula of Montebrasite- LiAl(PO 4)(OH,F)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

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Barite and Montebrasite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Barite and Montebrasite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Barite and Montebrasite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Barite is 2.98-3.10 whereas that of Montebrasite is 2.98-3.10.