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Torbanite and Barite Physical Properties


Barite and Torbanite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
-9999  
4.48  

Fracture
-  
Uneven  

Cleavage
None  
{010} Perfect, {210} Perfect, {010} Imperfect  

Mohs Hardness
-9999  
3-3.5  

Chemical Composition
-  
BaSO4  

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Torbanite and Barite Chemical Formula

While comparing Torbanite 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 Torbanite and Barite chemical formula.

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Torbanite and Barite Specific Gravity

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

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