Clinohedrite and Barite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.28-3.335
  
4.48
  
Fracture
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
  
Uneven
  
Cleavage
{010} Perfect
  
{010} Perfect, {210} Perfect, {010} Imperfect
  
Mohs Hardness
5.5
  
3-3.5
  
Chemical Composition
CaZnSiO 4 · H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  
BaSO4
  
Clinohedrite and Barite Chemical Formula
While comparing Clinohedrite 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 Clinohedrite and Barite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Clinohedrite- CaZnSiO 4 · H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
- Chemical formula of Barite- BaSO4
Clinohedrite and Barite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Clinohedrite and Barite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Clinohedrite and Barite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Clinohedrite is 4.48 whereas that of Barite is 4.48.