Barite and Simpsonite Physical Properties

Barite

Simpsonite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

4.48Not Available

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven

ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

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

None

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3-3.57-7.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

BaSO4

Al 4(Ta,Nb) 3(O,OH,F) 14Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Barite and Simpsonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Barite and Simpsonite 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 Simpsonite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Barite- BaSO4
Chemical formula of Simpsonite- Al 4(Ta,Nb) 3(O,OH,F) 14Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Barite and Simpsonite Specific Gravity

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