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Diaspore and Barite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Very brittle
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1.2 Solubility
insoluble
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.30-3.40
4.48
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal
Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
{010} perfect, {110} distinct, {100} in traces
{010} Perfect, {210} Perfect, {010} Imperfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
3-3.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
AlO(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
BaSO4

Diaspore and Barite Chemical Formula

While comparing Diaspore 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 Diaspore and Barite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Diaspore- AlO(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Barite- BaSO4

Diaspore and Barite Specific Gravity

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