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Sogdianite 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
2.77-2.90
4.48
1.5 Fracture
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Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
{0001} Perfect
{010} Perfect, {210} Perfect, {010} Imperfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7
3-3.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
(K,Na) 2(Li,Fe) 3(Zr,Ti,Fe)Si 12O 30Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
BaSO4

Sogdianite and Barite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sogdianite 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 Sogdianite and Barite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Sogdianite- (K,Na) 2(Li,Fe) 3(Zr,Ti,Fe)Si 12O 30Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Barite- BaSO4

Sogdianite and Barite Specific Gravity

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