Barite and Diamond Physical Properties

Barite

Diamond

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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

4.483.50-3.53

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven

Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

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

111 (perfect in four directions)

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3-3.510

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

BaSO4

Barite and Diamond Chemical Formula

While comparing Barite and Diamond 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 Diamond chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Barite- BaSO4
Chemical formula of Diamond- C

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Barite and Diamond Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Barite and Diamond Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Barite and Diamond Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Barite is 3.50-3.53 whereas that of Diamond is 3.50-3.53.