Nacre and Barite Physical Properties

Nacre

Barite

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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

Not Available4.48

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

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{010} Perfect, {210} Perfect, {010} Imperfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

Not Available3-3.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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BaSO4

Nacre and Barite Chemical Formula

While comparing Nacre 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 Nacre and Barite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Barite- BaSO4

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Nacre and Barite Specific Gravity

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