Amber and Barite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
Soluble
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
1.05-1.10
  
4.48
  
Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
  
Uneven
  
Cleavage
None
  
{010} Perfect, {210} Perfect, {010} Imperfect
  
Mohs Hardness
2-2.5
  
3-3.5
  
Chemical Composition
[C,H,O]
  
BaSO4
  
Amber and Barite Chemical Formula
While comparing Amber 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 Amber and Barite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Amber- [C,H,O]
- Chemical formula of Barite- BaSO4
Amber and Barite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Amber and Barite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Amber and Barite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Amber is 4.48 whereas that of Barite is 4.48.
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