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Pyrope and Barite Physical Properties


Barite and Pyrope Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
insoluble in water  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.62-3.87  
4.48  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Uneven  

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

Mohs Hardness
7-7.5  
3-3.5  

Chemical Composition
Mg 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  
BaSO4  

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Pyrope and Barite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pyrope 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 Pyrope and Barite chemical formula.

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Pyrope and Barite Specific Gravity

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

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