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Barite and Williamsite Physical Properties


Williamsite and Barite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
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Not Available   

Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
4.48   
2.51-2.63   

Fracture
Uneven   
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   

Cleavage
{010} Perfect, {210} Perfect, {010} Imperfect   
Not Available   

Mohs Hardness
3-3.5   
4   

Chemical Composition
BaSO4   
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   

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Barite and Williamsite Chemical Formula

While comparing Barite and Williamsite 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 Williamsite chemical formula.

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Barite and Williamsite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Barite and Williamsite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Barite and Williamsite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Barite is 2.51-2.63 whereas that of Williamsite is 2.51-2.63.

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