Pyrrhotite and Barite Physical Properties

Pyrrhotite

Barite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Soluble

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

4.58-4.654.48

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

Absent

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

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3.5-4.53-3.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

BaSO4

Pyrrhotite and Barite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pyrrhotite 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 Pyrrhotite and Barite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Barite- BaSO4

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Pyrrhotite and Barite Specific Gravity

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