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Barite and Parisite Physical Properties

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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
4.484.33-4.42
Amber
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
3-3.54.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
BaSO4
Ca(Nd,Ce,La) 2(CO 3) 3F 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Barite and Parisite Chemical Formula

While comparing Barite and Parisite 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 Parisite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Barite- BaSO4
  • Chemical formula of Parisite- Ca(Nd,Ce,La) 2(CO 3) 3F 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Barite and Parisite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Barite and Parisite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Barite and Parisite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Barite is 4.33-4.42 whereas that of Parisite is 4.33-4.42.