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Gaylussite and Barite Physical Properties


Barite and Gaylussite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
decomposes in water   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
1.93-1.99   
4.48   

Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle   
Uneven   

Cleavage
perfect [110]   
{010} Perfect, {210} Perfect, {010} Imperfect   

Mohs Hardness
2.5   
3-3.5   

Chemical Composition
Na2Ca(CO3)2•5(H2O)   
BaSO4   

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Gaylussite and Barite Chemical Formula

While comparing Gaylussite 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 Gaylussite and Barite chemical formula.

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Gaylussite and Barite Specific Gravity

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

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