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Elaeolite and Barite Physical Properties


Barite and Elaeolite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.55-2.67  
4.48  

Fracture
-  
Uneven  

Cleavage
-  
{010} Perfect, {210} Perfect, {010} Imperfect  

Mohs Hardness
5.5-6  
3-3.5  

Chemical Composition
Na, K, Ca, H, O, Si, Al  
BaSO4  

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Elaeolite and Barite Chemical Formula

While comparing Elaeolite 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 Elaeolite and Barite chemical formula.

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Elaeolite and Barite Specific Gravity

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

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