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Barite and Mottramite Physical Properties


Mottramite and Barite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
Soluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
4.48  
5.9  

Fracture
Uneven  
Sub-Conchoidal  

Cleavage
{010} Perfect, {210} Perfect, {010} Imperfect  
None observed  

Mohs Hardness
3-3.5  
3  

Chemical Composition
BaSO4  
PbCu(VO4)(OH)  

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Barite and Mottramite Chemical Formula

While comparing Barite and Mottramite 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 Mottramite chemical formula.

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Barite and Mottramite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Barite and Mottramite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Barite and Mottramite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Barite is 5.9 whereas that of Mottramite is 5.9.

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