Barite and Faustite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
4.48
  
2.9
  
Fracture
Uneven
  
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal
  
Cleavage
{010} Perfect, {210} Perfect, {010} Imperfect
  
{???} Indistinct
  
Mohs Hardness
3-3.5
  
4.5
  
Chemical Composition
BaSO4
  
(Zn,Cu)Al 6(PO 4) 4(OH) 8 · 4H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  
Barite and Faustite Chemical Formula
While comparing Barite and Faustite 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 Faustite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Barite- BaSO4
- Chemical formula of Faustite- (Zn,Cu)Al 6(PO 4) 4(OH) 8 · 4H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Barite and Faustite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Barite and Faustite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Barite and Faustite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Barite is 2.9 whereas that of Faustite is 2.9.