Barite and Tugtupite Physical Properties

Barite

Tugtupite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

4.482.30-2.60

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven

Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

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

{111} Imperfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3-3.55.5-6

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

BaSO4

Na 4AlBeSi 4O 12ClMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Barite and Tugtupite Chemical Formula

While comparing Barite and Tugtupite 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 Tugtupite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Barite- BaSO4
Chemical formula of Tugtupite- Na 4AlBeSi 4O 12ClMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Barite and Tugtupite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Barite and Tugtupite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Barite and Tugtupite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Barite is 2.30-2.60 whereas that of Tugtupite is 2.30-2.60.