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Schultenite and Barite Physical Properties


Barite and Schultenite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
5.943-6.07   
4.48   

Fracture
Brittle, Metallic   
Uneven   

Cleavage
{010} Good   
{010} Perfect, {210} Perfect, {010} Imperfect   

Mohs Hardness
2.5   
3-3.5   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
BaSO4   

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Schultenite and Barite Chemical Formula

While comparing Schultenite 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 Schultenite and Barite chemical formula.

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Schultenite and Barite Specific Gravity

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

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