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Barite and Stolzite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
4.48
2
1.5 Fracture
Uneven
Conchoidal, Uneven, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
{010} Perfect, {210} Perfect, {010} Imperfect
Imperfect on {001}, indistinct on {011}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3-3.5
2.5-3
1.8 Chemical Composition
BaSO4
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Barite and Stolzite Chemical Formula

While comparing Barite and Stolzite 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 Stolzite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Barite- BaSO4
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Barite and Stolzite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Barite and Stolzite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Barite and Stolzite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Barite is 2 whereas that of Stolzite is 2.