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Moss Agate and Barite Physical Properties


Barite and Moss Agate Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.58-2.64  
4.48  

Fracture
-  
Uneven  

Cleavage
None  
{010} Perfect, {210} Perfect, {010} Imperfect  

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7  
3-3.5  

Chemical Composition
SiO 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)  
BaSO4  

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Moss Agate and Barite Chemical Formula

While comparing Moss Agate 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 Moss Agate and Barite chemical formula.

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Moss Agate and Barite Specific Gravity

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

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