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Andesine and Barite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.65-2.694.48
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {001}, good on {010}
{010} Perfect, {210} Perfect, {010} Imperfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-6.53-3.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8
BaSO4

Andesine and Barite Chemical Formula

While comparing Andesine 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 Andesine and Barite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Andesine- (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8
  • Chemical formula of Barite- BaSO4

Andesine and Barite Specific Gravity

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