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Lepidocrocite and Barite Physical Properties

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
4
4.48
1.5 Fracture
Uneven
Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
{010} Perfect
{010} Perfect, {210} Perfect, {010} Imperfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5
3-3.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
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BaSO4

Lepidocrocite and Barite Chemical Formula

While comparing Lepidocrocite 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 Lepidocrocite and Barite chemical formula.

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  • Chemical formula of Barite- BaSO4

Lepidocrocite and Barite Specific Gravity

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