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Hessonite and Barite Physical Properties


Barite and Hessonite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.55-3.73   
4.48   

Fracture
Uneven   
Uneven   

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

Mohs Hardness
7-7.5   
3-3.5   

Chemical Composition
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BaSO4   

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Hessonite and Barite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hessonite 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 Hessonite and Barite chemical formula.

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Hessonite and Barite Specific Gravity

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

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