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Barite and Aquamarine Physical Properties

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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
4.48
2.66-2.80
1.5 Fracture
Uneven
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1.6 Cleavage
{010} Perfect, {210} Perfect, {010} Imperfect
3,1 basal
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3-3.5
7.5-8
1.8 Chemical Composition
BaSO4
Be3Al2SiO6

Barite and Aquamarine Chemical Formula

While comparing Barite and Aquamarine 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 Aquamarine chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Barite- BaSO4
  • Chemical formula of Aquamarine- Be3Al2SiO6

Barite and Aquamarine Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Barite and Aquamarine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Barite and Aquamarine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Barite is 2.66-2.80 whereas that of Aquamarine is 2.66-2.80.