Barite and Anorthoclase Physical Properties

Barite

Anorthoclase

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

4.482.56-2.62

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven

Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

1.6 Cleavage

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

From the Greek for oblique and fracture, descriptive of the cleavage

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3-3.56-6.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

BaSO4

(Na,K)AlSi 3O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Barite and Anorthoclase Chemical Formula

While comparing Barite and Anorthoclase 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 Anorthoclase chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Barite- BaSO4
Chemical formula of Anorthoclase- (Na,K)AlSi 3O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

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Barite and Anorthoclase Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Barite and Anorthoclase Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Barite and Anorthoclase Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Barite is 2.56-2.62 whereas that of Anorthoclase is 2.56-2.62.