Barite and Carnelian Physical Properties

Barite

Carnelian

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

4.482.58-2.64

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven

Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)

1.6 Cleavage

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

Absent

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3-3.56.5-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

BaSO4

SiO₂

Barite and Carnelian Chemical Formula

While comparing Barite and Carnelian 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 Carnelian chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Barite- BaSO4
Chemical formula of Carnelian- SiO₂

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Barite and Carnelian Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Barite and Carnelian Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Barite and Carnelian Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Barite is 2.58-2.64 whereas that of Carnelian is 2.58-2.64.