Barite and Ekanite Physical Properties

Barite

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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

4.483.28-3.32

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven

Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

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

{101} Distinct

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3-3.56-6.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

BaSO4

ThCa 2Si 8O 20Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Barite and Ekanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Barite and Ekanite 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 Ekanite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Barite- BaSO4
Chemical formula of Ekanite- ThCa 2Si 8O 20Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

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Barite and Ekanite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Barite and Ekanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Barite and Ekanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Barite is 3.28-3.32 whereas that of Ekanite is 3.28-3.32.