Kainite and Baryte Barite Physical Properties

Kainite

Baryte Barite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

Soluble

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1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.154.43-4.46

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Splintery, Conchoidal, Brittle

Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

{001}, perfect

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1.7 Mohs Hardness

2.5-33-3.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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BaSO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Kainite and Baryte Barite Chemical Formula

While comparing Kainite and Baryte 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 Kainite and Baryte Barite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Baryte Barite- BaSO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Kainite and Baryte Barite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Kainite and Baryte Barite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Kainite and Baryte Barite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Kainite is 4.43-4.46 whereas that of Baryte Barite is 4.43-4.46.