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Orthoclase and Barite Physical Properties


Barite and Orthoclase Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.54-2.61   
4.48   

Fracture
Gems, Uneven   
Uneven   

Cleavage
Has perfect cleavage on {001} and good cleavage on {010}. Cleavages intersect at 90°.   
{010} Perfect, {210} Perfect, {010} Imperfect   

Mohs Hardness
6   
3-3.5   

Chemical Composition
KAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   
BaSO4   

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Orthoclase and Barite Chemical Formula

While comparing Orthoclase 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 Orthoclase and Barite chemical formula.

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Orthoclase and Barite Specific Gravity

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

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