Barite and Andesine Physical Properties

Barite

Andesine

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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

4.48

2.65-2.69

1.5 Fracture

Uneven

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

1.6 Cleavage

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

Perfect on {001}, good on {010}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3-3.5

6-6.5

1.8 Chemical Composition

BaSO4

(Na,Ca)Al_1-2Si_3-2O₈

Barite and Andesine Chemical Formula

While comparing Barite and Andesine 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 Andesine chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Barite- BaSO4
Chemical formula of Andesine- (Na,Ca)Al_1-2Si_3-2O₈

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Barite and Andesine Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Barite and Andesine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Barite and Andesine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Barite is 2.65-2.69 whereas that of Andesine is 2.65-2.69.