Barite and Almandine Garnet Physical Properties

Barite

Almandine Garnet

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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

4.484.3

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven

Not Available

1.6 Cleavage

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

None.

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3-3.57.5-8.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

BaSO4

Fe₃Al₂Si₃O₁₂

Barite and Almandine Garnet Chemical Formula

While comparing Barite and Almandine Garnet 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 Almandine Garnet chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Barite- BaSO4
Chemical formula of Almandine Garnet- Fe₃Al₂Si₃O₁₂

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Barite and Almandine Garnet Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Barite and Almandine Garnet Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Barite and Almandine Garnet Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Barite is 4.3 whereas that of Almandine Garnet is 4.3.