Barite and Papagoite Physical Properties

Barite

Papagoite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

4.483.25

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven

Brittle, Metallic

1.6 Cleavage

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

Imperfect in one direction

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3-3.55-5.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

BaSO4

CaCuAlSi 2O 6(OH) 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Barite and Papagoite Chemical Formula

While comparing Barite and Papagoite 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 Papagoite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Barite- BaSO4
Chemical formula of Papagoite- CaCuAlSi 2O 6(OH) 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

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Barite and Papagoite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Barite and Papagoite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Barite and Papagoite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Barite is 3.25 whereas that of Papagoite is 3.25.