Hurlbutite and Barite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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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 OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  
BaSO4
  
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.
- Chemical formula of Hurlbutite- CaBe 2(PO 4) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
- Chemical formula of Barite- BaSO4
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.