Barite and Elbaite Physical Properties

Barite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

4.482.90-3.10

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven

Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

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

Poor/indistinct on {1120} and {1011}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3-3.57

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

BaSO4

Na(Li 1.5Al 1.5)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) More from other references

Barite and Elbaite Chemical Formula

While comparing Barite and Elbaite 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 Elbaite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Barite- BaSO4
Chemical formula of Elbaite- Na(Li 1.5Al 1.5)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) More from other references

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Barite and Elbaite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Barite and Elbaite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Barite and Elbaite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Barite is 2.90-3.10 whereas that of Elbaite is 2.90-3.10.