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Microlite and Barite Physical Properties


Barite and Microlite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
5.5  
4.48  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Uneven  

Cleavage
{111} Indistinct, {111} Indistinct, {111} Indistinct  
{010} Perfect, {210} Perfect, {010} Imperfect  

Mohs Hardness
5-5.5  
3-3.5  

Chemical Composition
(Ca,Na) 2Ta 2O 6(O,OH,F)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
BaSO4  

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Microlite and Barite Chemical Formula

While comparing Microlite 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 Microlite and Barite chemical formula.

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Microlite and Barite Specific Gravity

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

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