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Beudantite and Barite Physical Properties


Barite and Beudantite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
4.48   
4.48   

Fracture
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic   
Uneven   

Cleavage
distinct; good on {0001}   
{010} Perfect, {210} Perfect, {010} Imperfect   

Mohs Hardness
3.5-4.5   
3-3.5   

Chemical Composition
PbFe+++3(AsO4)(SO4)(OH)6   
BaSO4   

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Beudantite and Barite Chemical Formula

While comparing Beudantite and Barite 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 Beudantite and Barite chemical formula.

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Beudantite and Barite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Beudantite and Barite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Beudantite and Barite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Beudantite is 4.48 whereas that of Barite is 4.48.

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