Barite and Aragonite Physical Properties

Barite

Aragonite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

Dilute acid

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

4.48

2.93-2.96

1.5 Fracture

Uneven

Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

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

Distinct on {010}, imperfect {110} and {011}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3-3.5

3.5-4

1.8 Chemical Composition

BaSO4

CaCO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Barite and Aragonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Barite and Aragonite 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 Aragonite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Barite- BaSO4
Chemical formula of Aragonite- CaCO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Barite and Aragonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Barite and Aragonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Barite and Aragonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Barite is 2.93-2.96 whereas that of Aragonite is 2.93-2.96.