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Meionite and Barite Physical Properties


Barite and Meionite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.78   
4.48   

Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle   
Uneven   

Cleavage
{???} Distinct, {???} Indistinct   
{010} Perfect, {210} Perfect, {010} Imperfect   

Mohs Hardness
5-6   
3-3.5   

Chemical Composition
3CaAl 2Si 2O 8 · CaCO 3Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   
BaSO4   

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Meionite and Barite Chemical Formula

While comparing Meionite 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 Meionite and Barite chemical formula.

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Meionite and Barite Specific Gravity

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

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