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Barite and Rutilated Quartz Physical Properties


Rutilated Quartz 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   
2.65   

Fracture
Uneven   
Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

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

Mohs Hardness
3-3.5   
7   

Chemical Composition
BaSO4   
Quartz: SiO2 Rutile: TiO2   

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Barite and Rutilated Quartz Chemical Formula

While comparing Barite and Rutilated Quartz 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 Rutilated Quartz chemical formula.

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Barite and Rutilated Quartz Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Barite and Rutilated Quartz Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Barite and Rutilated Quartz Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Barite is 2.65 whereas that of Rutilated Quartz is 2.65.

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