Barite and Caledonite Physical Properties

Barite

Caledonite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

4.485.6-5.76

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven

Uneven, UnevenAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

1.6 Cleavage

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

[001] perfect; [100] distinct

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3-3.52.5-3

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

BaSO4

Pb 5Cu 2(SO 4) 3(CO 3)(OH) 6Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Barite and Caledonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Barite and Caledonite 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 Caledonite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Barite- BaSO4
Chemical formula of Caledonite- Pb 5Cu 2(SO 4) 3(CO 3)(OH) 6Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

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Barite and Caledonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Barite and Caledonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Barite and Caledonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Barite is 5.6-5.76 whereas that of Caledonite is 5.6-5.76.