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Sulfur and Barite Physical Properties


Barite and Sulfur Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Not Available   

Solubility
insoluble   
Not Available   

Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
Not Available   
4.48   

Fracture
(e.g. graphite).   
Uneven   

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

Mohs Hardness
Not Available   
3-3.5   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
BaSO4   

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Sulfur and Barite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sulfur 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 Sulfur and Barite chemical formula.

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Sulfur and Barite Specific Gravity

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

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