Barite and Ceylonite Physical Properties

Barite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

none

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

4.483.63-3.9

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven

Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

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

Indistinct

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3-3.57.5-8

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

BaSO4

(Mg,Fe2+ )Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) More from other references

Barite and Ceylonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Barite and Ceylonite 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 Ceylonite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Barite- BaSO4
Chemical formula of Ceylonite- (Mg,Fe2+ )Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) More from other references

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Barite and Ceylonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Barite and Ceylonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Barite and Ceylonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Barite is 3.63-3.9 whereas that of Ceylonite is 3.63-3.9.