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Barite and Amethyst Physical Properties


Amethyst and Barite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
insoluble in common solvents   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
4.48   
2.65   

Fracture
Uneven   
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)   

Cleavage
{010} Perfect, {210} Perfect, {010} Imperfect   
Indiscernible   

Mohs Hardness
3-3.5   
7   

Chemical Composition
BaSO4   
SiO2   

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Barite and Amethyst Chemical Formula

While comparing Barite and Amethyst 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 Amethyst chemical formula.

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Barite and Amethyst Specific Gravity

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

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