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Barite and Seraphinite Physical Properties


Seraphinite and Barite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
4.48  
2.60-3.02  

Fracture
Uneven  
-  

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

Mohs Hardness
3-3.5  
-9999  

Chemical Composition
BaSO4  
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 5Al(Si 3Al)O 10(OH) 8Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  

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Barite and Seraphinite Chemical Formula

While comparing Barite and Seraphinite 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 Seraphinite chemical formula.

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Barite and Seraphinite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Barite and Seraphinite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Barite and Seraphinite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Barite is 2.60-3.02 whereas that of Seraphinite is 2.60-3.02.

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