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Barite and Pargasite Physical Properties


Pargasite and Barite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
4.48   
3.04-3.26   

Fracture
Uneven   
Splintery, Brittle, Uneven   

Cleavage
{010} Perfect, {210} Perfect, {010} Imperfect   
{110} perfect   

Mohs Hardness
3-3.5   
5-6   

Chemical Composition
BaSO4   
NaCa 2(Mg 4Al)Si 6Al 2O 22(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

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Barite and Pargasite Chemical Formula

While comparing Barite and Pargasite 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 Pargasite chemical formula.

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Barite and Pargasite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Barite and Pargasite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Barite and Pargasite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Barite is 3.04-3.26 whereas that of Pargasite is 3.04-3.26.

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