Barite and Anthophyllite Physical Properties

Barite

Anthophyllite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

4.482.9-3.5

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven

Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

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

{110} Perfect, {???} Distinct, {???} Distinct

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3-3.55.5-6

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

BaSO4

(Mg,Fe2+ ) 2(Mg,Fe2+ ) 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Barite and Anthophyllite Chemical Formula

While comparing Barite and Anthophyllite 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 Anthophyllite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Barite- BaSO4
Chemical formula of Anthophyllite- (Mg,Fe2+ ) 2(Mg,Fe2+ ) 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

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Barite and Anthophyllite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Barite and Anthophyllite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Barite and Anthophyllite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Barite is 2.9-3.5 whereas that of Anthophyllite is 2.9-3.5.