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Chlorastrolite and Barite Physical Properties


Barite and Chlorastrolite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.1-3.5   
4.48   

Fracture
Granular   
Uneven   

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

Mohs Hardness
5-6   
3-3.5   

Chemical Composition
Ca 2(Mg,Fe)Al 2(SiO 4)(Si 2O 7)(OH) 2 · H 2O)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)   
BaSO4   

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Chlorastrolite and Barite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chlorastrolite 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 Chlorastrolite and Barite chemical formula.

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Chlorastrolite and Barite Specific Gravity

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

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