Barite and Charoite Physical Properties

Barite

Charoite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

4.482.54-2.78

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven

Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

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

Good in three directions

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3-3.55-6

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

BaSO4

K(Ca,Na) 2Si 4O 10(OH,F) · H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Barite and Charoite Chemical Formula

While comparing Barite and Charoite 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 Charoite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Barite- BaSO4
Chemical formula of Charoite- K(Ca,Na) 2Si 4O 10(OH,F) · H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Barite and Charoite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Barite and Charoite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Barite and Charoite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Barite is 2.54-2.78 whereas that of Charoite is 2.54-2.78.