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Diamond and Barite Physical Properties


Barite and Diamond Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
Soluble  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.50-3.53  
4.48  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Uneven  

Cleavage
111 (perfect in four directions)  
{010} Perfect, {210} Perfect, {010} Imperfect  

Mohs Hardness
10  
3-3.5  

Chemical Composition
C  
BaSO4  

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Diamond and Barite Chemical Formula

While comparing Diamond 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 Diamond and Barite chemical formula.

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Diamond and Barite Specific Gravity

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

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