Larvikite and Barite Physical Properties

Larvikite

Barite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

2.594.48

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

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

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6-6.53-3.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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BaSO4

Larvikite and Barite Chemical Formula

While comparing Larvikite 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 Larvikite and Barite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Barite- BaSO4

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Larvikite and Barite Specific Gravity

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