Barite and Calcite Physical Properties

Barite

Calcite

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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

4.482.67-2.73

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven

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

1.6 Cleavage

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

Perfect on [10 1 1] three directions with angle of 74° 55

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3-3.53

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

BaSO4

CaCO 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Barite and Calcite Chemical Formula

While comparing Barite and Calcite 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 Calcite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Barite- BaSO4
Chemical formula of Calcite- CaCO 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Barite and Calcite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Barite and Calcite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Barite and Calcite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Barite is 2.67-2.73 whereas that of Calcite is 2.67-2.73.