Barite and Celestine Physical Properties

Barite

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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

4.483.90-4.00

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven

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

1.6 Cleavage

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

Perfect on {001}, good on {210}, poor on {010}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3-3.53-3.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

BaSO4

SrSO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Barite and Celestine Chemical Formula

While comparing Barite and Celestine 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 Celestine chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Barite- BaSO4
Chemical formula of Celestine- SrSO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Barite and Celestine Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Barite and Celestine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Barite and Celestine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Barite is 3.90-4.00 whereas that of Celestine is 3.90-4.00.