Amethyst and Barite Physical Properties

Amethyst

Barite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

insoluble in common solvents

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.654.48

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)

Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

Indiscernible

{010} Perfect, {210} Perfect, {010} Imperfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

73-3.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

SiO₂

BaSO4

Amethyst and Barite Chemical Formula

While comparing Amethyst 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 Amethyst and Barite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Amethyst- SiO₂
Chemical formula of Barite- BaSO4

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Amethyst and Barite Specific Gravity

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