Gaspeite and Barite Physical Properties

Gaspeite

Barite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

HCl soluble

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.714.48

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

{10 1 1} Good

{010} Perfect, {210} Perfect, {010} Imperfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

4.5-53-3.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

(Ni,Mg,Fe++)CO3

BaSO4

Gaspeite and Barite Chemical Formula

While comparing Gaspeite 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 Gaspeite and Barite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Gaspeite- (Ni,Mg,Fe++)CO3
Chemical formula of Barite- BaSO4

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Gaspeite and Barite Specific Gravity

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