Barite and Ametrine Physical Properties

Barite

Ametrine

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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

4.48

2.65

1.5 Fracture

Uneven

Not Available

1.6 Cleavage

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

Indiscernible

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3-3.5

1.8 Chemical Composition

BaSO4

SiO₂

Barite and Ametrine Chemical Formula

While comparing Barite and Ametrine 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 Ametrine chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Barite- BaSO4
Chemical formula of Ametrine- SiO₂

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Barite and Ametrine Specific Gravity

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