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Langbeinite and Baryte Barite Physical Properties


Baryte Barite and Langbeinite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Slowly dissolves in water   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
Not Available   
4.43-4.46   

Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle   
Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   

Cleavage
None   
Not Available   

Mohs Hardness
3.5-4   
3-3.5   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
BaSO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   

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Langbeinite and Baryte Barite Chemical Formula

While comparing Langbeinite 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 Langbeinite and Baryte Barite chemical formula.

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Langbeinite and Baryte Barite Specific Gravity

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

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