Barite and Piemontite Physical Properties

Barite

Piemontite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

4.48Not Available

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven

Uneven, Splintery

1.6 Cleavage

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

[001] good, [100] distinct

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3-3.56-6.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

BaSO4

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Barite and Piemontite Chemical Formula

While comparing Barite and Piemontite 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 Piemontite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Barite- BaSO4

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Barite and Piemontite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Barite and Piemontite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Barite and Piemontite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Barite is Not Available whereas that of Piemontite is Not Available.