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Morion and Barite Physical Properties

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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
2.65
4.48
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001), ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
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{010} Perfect, {210} Perfect, {010} Imperfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
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3-3.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
BaSO4

Morion and Barite Chemical Formula

While comparing Morion 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 Morion and Barite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Morion- SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Barite- BaSO4

Morion and Barite Specific Gravity

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