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Barite and Pyrope Almandine Physical Properties


Pyrope Almandine and Barite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
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Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
4.48   
3.62-4.20   

Fracture
Uneven   
ConchoidalGemdat.org, Management Team (2012), ConchoidalGemdat.org, Management Team (2012)   

Cleavage
{010} Perfect, {210} Perfect, {010} Imperfect   
Not Available   

Mohs Hardness
3-3.5   
7-7.5   

Chemical Composition
BaSO4   
(Fe,Mg) 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)   

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Barite and Pyrope Almandine Chemical Formula

While comparing Barite and Pyrope Almandine 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 Pyrope Almandine chemical formula.

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Barite and Pyrope Almandine Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Barite and Pyrope Almandine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Barite and Pyrope Almandine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Barite is 3.62-4.20 whereas that of Pyrope Almandine is 3.62-4.20.

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