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Citrine and Barite Physical Properties


Barite and Citrine Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
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Solubility
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Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.65   
4.48   

Fracture
ConchoidalMichael O’Donoghue, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
Uneven   

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

Mohs Hardness
7   
3-3.5   

Chemical Composition
SiO2   
BaSO4   

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Citrine and Barite Chemical Formula

While comparing Citrine 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 Citrine and Barite chemical formula.

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Citrine and Barite Specific Gravity

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

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