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Pearl 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
2.60-2.85
4.48
1.5 Fracture
Gemstones of the world (2001), UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
none
{010} Perfect, {210} Perfect, {010} Imperfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.5-4.5
3-3.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
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BaSO4

Pearl and Barite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pearl 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 Pearl and Barite chemical formula.

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  • Chemical formula of Barite- BaSO4

Pearl and Barite Specific Gravity

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