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Spessartine and Barite Physical Properties


Barite and Spessartine Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
4.12-4.18   
4.48   

Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Conchoidal, Brittle   
Uneven   

Cleavage
{???} Distinct   
{010} Perfect, {210} Perfect, {010} Imperfect   

Mohs Hardness
7-7.5   
3-3.5   

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

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Spessartine and Barite Chemical Formula

While comparing Spessartine 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 Spessartine and Barite chemical formula.

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Spessartine and Barite Specific Gravity

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

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