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Barite and Zoisite Physical Properties


Zoisite and Barite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
4.48   
3.20-3.50   

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

Cleavage
{010} Perfect, {210} Perfect, {010} Imperfect   
Perfect {010} imperfect {100}   

Mohs Hardness
3-3.5   
6-7   

Chemical Composition
BaSO4   
Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)   

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Barite and Zoisite Chemical Formula

While comparing Barite and Zoisite 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 Zoisite chemical formula.

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Barite and Zoisite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Barite and Zoisite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Barite and Zoisite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Barite is 3.20-3.50 whereas that of Zoisite is 3.20-3.50.

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