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Jade and Barite Physical Properties


Barite and Jade Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.90-3.38  
4.48  

Fracture
Splintery  
Uneven  

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

Mohs Hardness
6-7  
3-3.5  

Chemical Composition
Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6  
BaSO4  

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Jade and Barite Chemical Formula

While comparing Jade 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 Jade and Barite chemical formula.

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Jade and Barite Specific Gravity

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

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