Barite and Anglesite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
4.48
6.30-6.39
Fracture
Uneven
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
Cleavage
{010} Perfect, {210} Perfect, {010} Imperfect
[001] good, [210] distinct
Mohs Hardness
3-3.5
3-3.5
Chemical Composition
BaSO4
PbSO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
Barite and Anglesite Chemical Formula
While comparing Barite and Anglesite 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 Anglesite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Barite- BaSO4
- Chemical formula of Anglesite- PbSO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
Barite and Anglesite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Barite and Anglesite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Barite and Anglesite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Barite is 6.30-6.39 whereas that of Anglesite is 6.30-6.39.