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Whitlockite
Whitlockite

Baryte Barite
Baryte Barite



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Whitlockite and Baryte Barite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

Fracture

Cleavage

Mohs Hardness

Chemical Composition

 
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3.12
Uneven
None
-9999
Ca 9(Mg,Fe2+ )(PO 4) 6(PO 3OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
 
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4.43-4.46
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Perfect
3-3.5
BaSO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Whitlockite and Baryte Barite Chemical Formula

While comparing Whitlockite and Baryte 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 Whitlockite and Baryte Barite chemical formula.

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Whitlockite and Baryte Barite Specific Gravity

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