Barite and Boracite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
Solubility
Not Available
Soluble
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
4.48
2.95-2.96
Fracture
Uneven
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
Cleavage
{010} Perfect, {210} Perfect, {010} Imperfect
None
Mohs Hardness
3-3.5
7-7.5
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
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.