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Hiddenite and Barite Physical Properties


Barite and Hiddenite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.15-3.21  
4.48  

Fracture
-  
Uneven  

Cleavage
1,2 prismatic  
{010} Perfect, {210} Perfect, {010} Imperfect  

Mohs Hardness
6-7  
3-3.5  

Chemical Composition
LiAlSi2O6  
BaSO4  

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Hiddenite and Barite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hiddenite 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 Hiddenite and Barite chemical formula.

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Hiddenite and Barite Specific Gravity

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

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