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Hurlbutite and Barite Physical Properties


Barite and Hurlbutite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.90   
4.48   

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

Cleavage
None   
{010} Perfect, {210} Perfect, {010} Imperfect   

Mohs Hardness
6   
3-3.5   

Chemical Composition
CaBe 2(PO 4) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
BaSO4   

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Hurlbutite and Barite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hurlbutite 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 Hurlbutite and Barite chemical formula.

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Hurlbutite and Barite Specific Gravity

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

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