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Mimetite and Barite Physical Properties


Barite and Mimetite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
7.10   
4.48   

Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle   
Uneven   

Cleavage
[10 1 1] Imperfect   
{010} Perfect, {210} Perfect, {010} Imperfect   

Mohs Hardness
3.5   
3-3.5   

Chemical Composition
Pb 5(AsO 4) 3ClMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   
BaSO4   

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Mimetite and Barite Chemical Formula

While comparing Mimetite 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 Mimetite and Barite chemical formula.

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Mimetite and Barite Specific Gravity

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

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