Kutnohorite and Barite Physical Properties

Kutnohorite

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

3.124.48

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Subconchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal

Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect on {10 1 1}

{010} Perfect, {210} Perfect, {010} Imperfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3-43-3.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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BaSO4

Kutnohorite and Barite Chemical Formula

While comparing Kutnohorite 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 Kutnohorite and Barite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Barite- BaSO4

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Kutnohorite and Barite Specific Gravity

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