Hackmanite and Baryte Barite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.27-2.33
4.43-4.46
Fracture
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Cleavage
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Mohs Hardness
5.5-6
3-3.5
Chemical Composition
Na 8Al 6Si 6O 24Cl 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
BaSO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Hackmanite and Baryte Barite Chemical Formula
While comparing Hackmanite 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 Hackmanite and Baryte Barite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Hackmanite- Na 8Al 6Si 6O 24Cl 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
- Chemical formula of Baryte Barite- BaSO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Hackmanite and Baryte Barite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hackmanite and Baryte Barite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hackmanite and Baryte Barite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hackmanite is 4.43-4.46 whereas that of Baryte Barite is 4.43-4.46.