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Moonstone and Barite Physical Properties


Barite and Moonstone Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.56-2.60  
4.48  

Fracture
Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann  
Uneven  

Cleavage
2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal  
{010} Perfect, {210} Perfect, {010} Imperfect  

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5  
3-3.5  

Chemical Composition
Plagioclase Feldspar s: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8 Orthoclase Feldspar : KAlSi3O8  
BaSO4  

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Moonstone and Barite Chemical Formula

While comparing Moonstone 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 Moonstone and Barite chemical formula.

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Moonstone and Barite Specific Gravity

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

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