Glass and Barite Physical Properties

Glass

Barite

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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

2.39-4.004.48

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

ConchoidalGemdat.org, Management Team (2012), ConchoidalGemdat.org, Management Team (2012)

Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

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

1.7 Mohs Hardness

4-63-3.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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BaSO4

Glass and Barite Chemical Formula

While comparing Glass 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 Glass and Barite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Barite- BaSO4

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Glass and Barite Specific Gravity

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