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Barite and Weloganite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
4.48
3.20-3.22
1.5 Fracture
Uneven
Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
{010} Perfect, {210} Perfect, {010} Imperfect
Perfect on pseudo {0001}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3-3.5
3
1.8 Chemical Composition
BaSO4
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Barite and Weloganite Chemical Formula

While comparing Barite and Weloganite 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 Weloganite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Barite- BaSO4
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Barite and Weloganite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Barite and Weloganite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Barite and Weloganite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Barite is 3.20-3.22 whereas that of Weloganite is 3.20-3.22.