Barite and Zultanite Physical Properties

Barite

Zultanite

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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

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1.5 Fracture

Uneven

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1.6 Cleavage

{010} Perfect, {210} Perfect, {010} Imperfect

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1.7 Mohs Hardness

3-3.5

6.5-7

1.8 Chemical Composition

BaSO4

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Barite and Zultanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Barite and Zultanite 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 Zultanite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Barite- BaSO4

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Barite and Zultanite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Barite and Zultanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Barite and Zultanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Barite is Not Available whereas that of Zultanite is Not Available.