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Hibonite and Baryte Physical Properties


Baryte and Hibonite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Soluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.84   
4.3-5   

Fracture
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle   
Irregular/uneven   

Cleavage
{0001} good, {10 1 0} parting   
Perfect cleavage parallel to base and prism faces: {001} Perfect, {210} Perfect, {010} Imperfect   

Mohs Hardness
7.5-8   
3-3.5   

Chemical Composition
(Ca,Ce)(Al,Ti,Mg)12O19   
Not Available   

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Hibonite and Baryte Chemical Formula

While comparing Hibonite and Baryte 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 Baryte chemical formula.

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Hibonite and Baryte Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hibonite and Baryte Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hibonite and Baryte Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hibonite is 4.3-5 whereas that of Baryte is 4.3-5.

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