Barite and Amber Physical Properties

Barite

Amber

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

Soluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

4.48

1.05-1.10

1.5 Fracture

Uneven

ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

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

None

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3-3.5

2-2.5

1.8 Chemical Composition

BaSO4

[C,H,O]

Barite and Amber Chemical Formula

While comparing Barite and Amber 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 Amber chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Barite- BaSO4
Chemical formula of Amber- [C,H,O]

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Barite and Amber Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Barite and Amber Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Barite and Amber Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Barite is 1.05-1.10 whereas that of Amber is 1.05-1.10.