Barite and Ajoite Physical Properties

Barite

Ajoite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

Decomposed by acids

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

4.48

2.96

1.5 Fracture

Uneven

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1.6 Cleavage

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

Perfect on {010}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3-3.5

1.8 Chemical Composition

BaSO4

(K,Na)3Cu20Al3Si29O76(OH)16•~8(H2O)

Barite and Ajoite Chemical Formula

While comparing Barite and Ajoite 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 Ajoite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Barite- BaSO4
Chemical formula of Ajoite- (K,Na)3Cu20Al3Si29O76(OH)16•~8(H2O)

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Barite and Ajoite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Barite and Ajoite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Barite and Ajoite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Barite is 2.96 whereas that of Ajoite is 2.96.