Gahnite and Baryte Barite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
4.00-4.62
4.43-4.46
Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven
Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Cleavage
Indistinct parting on [111]
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Mohs Hardness
7.5-8
3-3.5
Chemical Composition
ZnAl 2O 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
BaSO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Gahnite and Baryte Barite Chemical Formula
While comparing Gahnite and Baryte 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 Gahnite and Baryte Barite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Gahnite- ZnAl 2O 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
- Chemical formula of Baryte Barite- BaSO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Gahnite and Baryte Barite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Gahnite and Baryte Barite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Gahnite and Baryte Barite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Gahnite is 4.43-4.46 whereas that of Baryte Barite is 4.43-4.46.