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Thaumasite and Barite Physical Properties


Barite and Thaumasite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
1.91   
4.48   

Fracture
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal   
Uneven   

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

Mohs Hardness
3.5   
3-3.5   

Chemical Composition
Ca 6Si 2(CO 3) 2(SO 4) 2(OH) 12 · 24H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.   
BaSO4   

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Thaumasite and Barite Chemical Formula

While comparing Thaumasite 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 Thaumasite and Barite chemical formula.

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Thaumasite and Barite Specific Gravity

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

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