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Jelly Opal and Barite Physical Properties


Barite and Jelly Opal Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
1.98-2.50   
4.48   

Fracture
Conchoidal   
Uneven   

Cleavage
Not Available   
{010} Perfect, {210} Perfect, {010} Imperfect   

Mohs Hardness
5.5-6.5   
3-3.5   

Chemical Composition
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BaSO4   

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Jelly Opal and Barite Chemical Formula

While comparing Jelly Opal 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 Jelly Opal and Barite chemical formula.

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Jelly Opal and Barite Specific Gravity

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

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