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Hibonite and Barite Physical Properties


Barite and Hibonite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.84   
4.48   

Fracture
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle   
Uneven   

Cleavage
{0001} good, {10 1 0} parting   
{010} Perfect, {210} Perfect, {010} Imperfect   

Mohs Hardness
7.5-8   
3-3.5   

Chemical Composition
(Ca,Ce)(Al,Ti,Mg)12O19   
BaSO4   

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Hibonite and Barite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hibonite 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 Hibonite and Barite chemical formula.

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Hibonite and Barite Specific Gravity

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

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