Barite and Paraiba Physical Properties

Barite

Paraiba

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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

4.483.04-3.13

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven

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1.6 Cleavage

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

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1.7 Mohs Hardness

3-3.57-7.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

BaSO4

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Barite and Paraiba Chemical Formula

While comparing Barite and Paraiba 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 Paraiba chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Barite- BaSO4

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Barite and Paraiba Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Barite and Paraiba Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Barite and Paraiba Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Barite is 3.04-3.13 whereas that of Paraiba is 3.04-3.13.