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Barite and Scorodite Physical Properties


Scorodite and Barite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
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Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
4.48   
Not Available   

Fracture
Uneven   
Sub-Conchoidal, Splintery   

Cleavage
{010} Perfect, {210} Perfect, {010} Imperfect   
{201} Imperfect, {100} Poor, {001} Poor   

Mohs Hardness
3-3.5   
3.5-4   

Chemical Composition
BaSO4   
Not Available   

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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.

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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.

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