Barite and Bustamite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
Partly soluble in HCl.
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
4.48
3.32-3.43
Fracture
Uneven
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Cleavage
{010} Perfect, {210} Perfect, {010} Imperfect
{100} perfect; {110} and {1 1 0} good; {010} poor
Mohs Hardness
3-3.5
5.5-6
Chemical Composition
BaSO4
(Ca,Mn2+ )Si 3O 9Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Barite and Bustamite Chemical Formula
While comparing Barite and Bustamite 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 Bustamite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Barite- BaSO4
- Chemical formula of Bustamite- (Ca,Mn2+ )Si 3O 9Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Barite and Bustamite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Barite and Bustamite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Barite and Bustamite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Barite is 3.32-3.43 whereas that of Bustamite is 3.32-3.43.