Clintonite and Barite Physical Properties

Clintonite

Barite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.0-3.14.48

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic

Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect on {001}

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

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3.53-3.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Ca(Mg,Al)3(Al3Si)O10(OH)2

BaSO4

Clintonite and Barite Chemical Formula

While comparing Clintonite 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 Clintonite and Barite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Clintonite- Ca(Mg,Al)3(Al3Si)O10(OH)2
Chemical formula of Barite- BaSO4

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Clintonite and Barite Specific Gravity

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