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Barite and Plasma Physical Properties

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

-
-

Solubility

-
-

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

4.48-9999
1 7.18
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Fracture

Uneven
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Cleavage

{010} Perfect, {210} Perfect, {010} Imperfect
None

Mohs Hardness

3-3.5-9999
2 10
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Chemical Composition

BaSO4
Cu9(AsO4)2(OH)10

Barite and Plasma Chemical Formula

While comparing Barite and Plasma 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 Plasma chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Barite- BaSO4
  • Chemical formula of Plasma- Cu9(AsO4)2(OH)10

Barite and Plasma Specific Gravity

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