Barite and Fayalite Physical Properties

Barite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

4.484.392

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven

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

1.6 Cleavage

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

{010} moderate, {100} imperfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3-3.56.5-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

BaSO4

Fe 2SiO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Barite and Fayalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Barite and Fayalite 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 Fayalite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Barite- BaSO4
Chemical formula of Fayalite- Fe 2SiO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

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Barite and Fayalite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Barite and Fayalite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Barite and Fayalite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Barite is 4.392 whereas that of Fayalite is 4.392.