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Gibbsite and Barite Physical Properties


Barite and Gibbsite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.35   
4.48   

Fracture
Fibrous, Difficult, Fibrous   
Uneven   

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

Mohs Hardness
2.5-3   
3-3.5   

Chemical Composition
Al(OH)3   
BaSO4   

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Gibbsite and Barite Chemical Formula

While comparing Gibbsite 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 Gibbsite and Barite chemical formula.

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Gibbsite and Barite Specific Gravity

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

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