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Gibbsite and Baryte Barite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.35
4.43-4.46
1.5 Fracture
Fibrous, Difficult, Fibrous
Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
{001} Perfect
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.5-3
3-3.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Al(OH)3
BaSO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Gibbsite and Baryte Barite Chemical Formula

While comparing Gibbsite 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 Gibbsite and Baryte Barite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Gibbsite- Al(OH)3
  • Chemical formula of Baryte Barite- BaSO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Gibbsite and Baryte Barite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Gibbsite and Baryte Barite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Gibbsite and Baryte Barite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Gibbsite is 4.43-4.46 whereas that of Baryte Barite is 4.43-4.46.