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Goldstone and Barite Physical Properties


Barite and Goldstone Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Not Available   

Solubility
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Not Available   

Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.50-2.80   
4.48   

Fracture
torn surfaces, (e.g. fractured metals).   
Uneven   

Cleavage
None   
{010} Perfect, {210} Perfect, {010} Imperfect   

Mohs Hardness
6   
3-3.5   

Chemical Composition
Au   
BaSO4   

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Goldstone and Barite Chemical Formula

While comparing Goldstone 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 Goldstone and Barite chemical formula.

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Goldstone and Barite Specific Gravity

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

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