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Barite and Tsavorite Physical Properties


Tsavorite and Barite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
4.48  
3.55-3.73  

Fracture
Uneven  
-  

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

Mohs Hardness
3-3.5  
7-7.5  

Chemical Composition
BaSO4  
Ca3Al2(SiO4)3  

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Barite and Tsavorite Chemical Formula

While comparing Barite and Tsavorite 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 Tsavorite chemical formula.

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Barite and Tsavorite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Barite and Tsavorite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Barite and Tsavorite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Barite is 3.55-3.73 whereas that of Tsavorite is 3.55-3.73.

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