Barite and Pezzottaite Physical Properties

Barite

Pezzottaite

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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

4.482.90-3.14

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven

Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

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

Imperfect; basal

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3-3.57.5-8

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

BaSO4

(Be,Cs) 3Al 2Si 6O 18 · 0.5H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Barite and Pezzottaite Chemical Formula

While comparing Barite and Pezzottaite 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 Pezzottaite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Barite- BaSO4
Chemical formula of Pezzottaite- (Be,Cs) 3Al 2Si 6O 18 · 0.5H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Barite and Pezzottaite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Barite and Pezzottaite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Barite and Pezzottaite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Barite is 2.90-3.14 whereas that of Pezzottaite is 2.90-3.14.