Barite and Childrenite Physical Properties

Barite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

Soluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

4.483.06-3.25

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven

Sub-Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Conchoidal, Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

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

Poor/indistinct on {100}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3-3.54.5-5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

BaSO4

(Fe,Mn)AlPO 4(OH) 2 -H 2OArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Barite and Childrenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Barite and Childrenite 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 Childrenite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Barite- BaSO4
Chemical formula of Childrenite- (Fe,Mn)AlPO 4(OH) 2 -H 2OArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

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Barite and Childrenite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Barite and Childrenite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Barite and Childrenite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Barite is 3.06-3.25 whereas that of Childrenite is 3.06-3.25.