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Barite and Riebeckite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
4.48
3.28-3.44
1.5 Fracture
Uneven
Uneven, Splintery, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
{010} Perfect, {210} Perfect, {010} Imperfect
Perfect on {110}, intersecting at 56° and 124°; partings on {100} and {010}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3-3.5
5.0-6.0
1.8 Chemical Composition
BaSO4
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Barite and Riebeckite Chemical Formula

While comparing Barite and Riebeckite 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 Riebeckite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Barite- BaSO4
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Barite and Riebeckite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Barite and Riebeckite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Barite and Riebeckite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Barite is 3.28-3.44 whereas that of Riebeckite is 3.28-3.44.