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Cryolite and Barite Physical Properties


Barite and Cryolite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Soluble   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.97   
4.48   

Fracture
Uneven   
Uneven   

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

Mohs Hardness
2.5   
3-3.5   

Chemical Composition
Na 3AlF 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   
BaSO4   

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Cryolite and Barite Chemical Formula

While comparing Cryolite 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 Cryolite and Barite chemical formula.

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Cryolite and Barite Specific Gravity

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

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