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Chambersite and Barite Physical Properties


Barite and Chambersite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.50   
4.48   

Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Uneven   
Uneven   

Cleavage
None   
{010} Perfect, {210} Perfect, {010} Imperfect   

Mohs Hardness
7   
3-3.5   

Chemical Composition
Mn 3B 7O 13ClMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
BaSO4   

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Chambersite and Barite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chambersite 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 Chambersite and Barite chemical formula.

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Chambersite and Barite Specific Gravity

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

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