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Triplite and Barite Physical Properties


Barite and Triplite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.85-3.94  
4.48  

Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven  
Uneven  

Cleavage
{010} Good, {100} Distinct  
{010} Perfect, {210} Perfect, {010} Imperfect  

Mohs Hardness
5-5.5  
3-3.5  

Chemical Composition
(Mn2+ ,Fe2+ ,Mg,Ca) 2(PO 4)(F,OH)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  
BaSO4  

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Triplite and Barite Chemical Formula

While comparing Triplite 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 Triplite and Barite chemical formula.

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Triplite and Barite Specific Gravity

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

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