Barite and Boracite Physical Properties

Barite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

Soluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

4.482.95-2.96

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven

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

1.6 Cleavage

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

None

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3-3.57-7.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

BaSO4

Mg 3B 7O 13ClMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Barite and Boracite Chemical Formula

While comparing Barite and Boracite 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 Boracite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Barite- BaSO4
Chemical formula of Boracite- Mg 3B 7O 13ClMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Barite and Boracite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Barite and Boracite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Barite and Boracite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Barite is 2.95-2.96 whereas that of Boracite is 2.95-2.96.