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Barite and Realgar Physical Properties


Realgar and Barite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
4.48   
3.56   

Fracture
Uneven   
(e.g. graphite).   

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

Mohs Hardness
3-3.5   
Not Available   

Chemical Composition
BaSO4   
AsSMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

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Barite and Realgar Chemical Formula

While comparing Barite and Realgar 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 Realgar chemical formula.

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Barite and Realgar Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Barite and Realgar Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Barite and Realgar Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Barite is 3.56 whereas that of Realgar is 3.56.

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