Barite and Fibrolite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
Not Available
  
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Specific Gravity
4.48
  
3.14-3.25
  
Fracture
Uneven
  
Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
  
Cleavage
{010} Perfect, {210} Perfect, {010} Imperfect
  
Not Available
  
Mohs Hardness
3-3.5
  
6-7
  
Chemical Composition
BaSO4
  
Al 2SiO 5Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  
Barite and Fibrolite Chemical Formula
While comparing Barite and Fibrolite 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 Fibrolite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Barite- BaSO4
- Chemical formula of Fibrolite- Al 2SiO 5Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Barite and Fibrolite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Barite and Fibrolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Barite and Fibrolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Barite is 3.14-3.25 whereas that of Fibrolite is 3.14-3.25.