Herderite and Barite Physical Properties

Herderite

Barite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.90-3.024.48

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle

Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

Indistinct on {110}

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

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5-5.53-3.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

CaBePO 4(F,OH)Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

BaSO4

Herderite and Barite Chemical Formula

While comparing Herderite 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 Herderite and Barite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Herderite- CaBePO 4(F,OH)Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chemical formula of Barite- BaSO4

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Herderite and Barite Specific Gravity

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