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Stolzite and Barite Physical Properties


Barite and Stolzite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2  
4.48  

Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven  
Uneven  

Cleavage
Imperfect on {001}, indistinct on {011}  
{010} Perfect, {210} Perfect, {010} Imperfect  

Mohs Hardness
2.5-3  
3-3.5  

Chemical Composition
PbWO4  
BaSO4  

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Stolzite and Barite Chemical Formula

While comparing Stolzite 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 Stolzite and Barite chemical formula.

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Stolzite and Barite Specific Gravity

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

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