Barite and Whitlockite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
4.48
3.12
Fracture
Uneven
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle
Cleavage
{010} Perfect, {210} Perfect, {010} Imperfect
None
Mohs Hardness
3-3.5
Not Available
Chemical Composition
BaSO4
Ca 9(Mg,Fe2+ )(PO 4) 6(PO 3OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Barite and Whitlockite Chemical Formula
While comparing Barite and Whitlockite 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 Whitlockite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Barite- BaSO4
- Chemical formula of Whitlockite- Ca 9(Mg,Fe2+ )(PO 4) 6(PO 3OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Barite and Whitlockite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Barite and Whitlockite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Barite and Whitlockite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Barite is 3.12 whereas that of Whitlockite is 3.12.