Barite and Phosphosiderite Physical Properties

Barite

Phosphosiderite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

4.482.74-2.76

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven

UnevenAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), UnevenAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

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

{010} Perfect, {001} Distinct

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3-3.53.5-4

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

BaSO4

Fe3+ PO 4 · 2H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)

Barite and Phosphosiderite Chemical Formula

While comparing Barite and Phosphosiderite 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 Phosphosiderite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Barite- BaSO4
Chemical formula of Phosphosiderite- Fe3+ PO 4 · 2H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)

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Barite and Phosphosiderite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Barite and Phosphosiderite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Barite and Phosphosiderite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Barite is 2.74-2.76 whereas that of Phosphosiderite is 2.74-2.76.