Barite and Scorodite Physical Properties

Barite

Scorodite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

4.48Not Available

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven

Sub-Conchoidal, Splintery

1.6 Cleavage

{010} Perfect, {210} Perfect, {010} Imperfect

{201} Imperfect, {100} Poor, {001} Poor

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3-3.53.5-4

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

BaSO4

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Barite and Scorodite Chemical Formula

While comparing Barite and Scorodite 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 Scorodite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Barite- BaSO4

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Barite and Scorodite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Barite and Scorodite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Barite and Scorodite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Barite is Not Available whereas that of Scorodite is Not Available.