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Barite and Pezzottaite Physical Properties


Pezzottaite 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   
2.90-3.14   

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

Cleavage
{010} Perfect, {210} Perfect, {010} Imperfect   
Imperfect; basal   

Mohs Hardness
3-3.5   
7.5-8   

Chemical Composition
BaSO4   
(Be,Cs) 3Al 2Si 6O 18 · 0.5H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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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.

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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.

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