Barite and Albite Physical Properties

Barite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

4.482.60-2.65

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven

Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Uneven, Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

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

Perfect on {001}, very good on {010}, imperfect on {110}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3-3.56-6.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

BaSO4

NaAlSi 3O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Barite and Albite Chemical Formula

While comparing Barite and Albite 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 Albite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Barite- BaSO4
Chemical formula of Albite- NaAlSi 3O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

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Barite and Albite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Barite and Albite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Barite and Albite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Barite is 2.60-2.65 whereas that of Albite is 2.60-2.65.