Barite and Datolite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
4.48
2.90-3.00
Fracture
Uneven
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Metallic
Cleavage
{010} Perfect, {210} Perfect, {010} Imperfect
None
Mohs Hardness
3-3.5
5-5.5
Chemical Composition
BaSO4
CaBSiO 4(OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Barite and Datolite Chemical Formula
While comparing Barite and Datolite 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 Datolite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Barite- BaSO4
- Chemical formula of Datolite- CaBSiO 4(OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Barite and Datolite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Barite and Datolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Barite and Datolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Barite is 2.90-3.00 whereas that of Datolite is 2.90-3.00.