Barite and Agate Physical Properties

Barite

Agate

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

4.482.60-2.64

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven

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

1.6 Cleavage

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

Indiscernible

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3-3.56.5-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

BaSO4

SiO₂

Barite and Agate Chemical Formula

While comparing Barite and Agate 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 Barite and Agate chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Barite- BaSO4
Chemical formula of Agate- SiO₂

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Barite and Agate Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Barite and Agate Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Barite and Agate Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Barite is 2.60-2.64 whereas that of Agate is 2.60-2.64.