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Barite and Pyroxmangite Physical Properties


Pyroxmangite and Barite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
4.48   
3.76-3.77   

Fracture
Uneven   
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   

Cleavage
{010} Perfect, {210} Perfect, {010} Imperfect   
{110} Perfect, {110} Perfect   

Mohs Hardness
3-3.5   
5-6   

Chemical Composition
BaSO4   
(Fe,Mn) 7Si 7O 21Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Barite and Pyroxmangite Chemical Formula

While comparing Barite and Pyroxmangite 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 Pyroxmangite chemical formula.

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Barite and Pyroxmangite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Barite and Pyroxmangite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Barite and Pyroxmangite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Barite is 3.76-3.77 whereas that of Pyroxmangite is 3.76-3.77.

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