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Barite and Uvite Physical Properties


Uvite and Barite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
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Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
4.48   
2.97-3.14   

Fracture
Uneven   
Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle   

Cleavage
{010} Perfect, {210} Perfect, {010} Imperfect   
{1011} Indistinct   

Mohs Hardness
3-3.5   
Not Available   

Chemical Composition
BaSO4   
Ca(Mg 3)MgAl 5(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)   

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Barite and Uvite Chemical Formula

While comparing Barite and Uvite 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 Uvite chemical formula.

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Barite and Uvite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Barite and Uvite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Barite and Uvite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Barite is 2.97-3.14 whereas that of Uvite is 2.97-3.14.

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