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Barite and Zincite Physical Properties


Zincite and Barite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
4.48   
5.50-5.90   

Fracture
Uneven   
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle   

Cleavage
{010} Perfect, {210} Perfect, {010} Imperfect   
On {10 1 0}, perfect; parting on {000 1 }   

Mohs Hardness
3-3.5   
4   

Chemical Composition
BaSO4   
(Zn,Mn2+ )OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

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Barite and Zincite Chemical Formula

While comparing Barite and Zincite 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 Zincite chemical formula.

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Barite and Zincite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Barite and Zincite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Barite and Zincite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Barite is 5.50-5.90 whereas that of Zincite is 5.50-5.90.

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