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Barite and Tanzanite Physical Properties


Tanzanite and Barite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
Not Available   
Hard   

Specific Gravity
4.48   
3.35   

Fracture
Uneven   
Uneven, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)   

Cleavage
{010} Perfect, {210} Perfect, {010} Imperfect   
Perfect {010}, imperfect {100}   

Mohs Hardness
3-3.5   
6.5-7   

Chemical Composition
BaSO4   
Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)   

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Barite and Tanzanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Barite and Tanzanite 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 Tanzanite chemical formula.

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Barite and Tanzanite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Barite and Tanzanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Barite and Tanzanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Barite is 3.35 whereas that of Tanzanite is 3.35.

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