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Amethyst and Barite Physical Properties


Barite and Amethyst Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
insoluble in common solvents  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.65  
4.48  

Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann  
Uneven  

Cleavage
Indiscernible  
{010} Perfect, {210} Perfect, {010} Imperfect  

Mohs Hardness
7  
3-3.5  

Chemical Composition
SiO2  
BaSO4  

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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.

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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.

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