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Barite and Thaumasite Physical Properties


Thaumasite and Barite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
4.48   
1.91   

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

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

Mohs Hardness
3-3.5   
3.5   

Chemical Composition
BaSO4   
Ca 6Si 2(CO 3) 2(SO 4) 2(OH) 12 · 24H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Barite and Thaumasite Chemical Formula

While comparing Barite and Thaumasite 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 Thaumasite chemical formula.

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Barite and Thaumasite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Barite and Thaumasite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Barite and Thaumasite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Barite is 1.91 whereas that of Thaumasite is 1.91.

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