Barite and Forsterite Physical Properties

Barite

Forsterite

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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

4.483.23-3.26

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

Perfect on {010} imperfect on {100}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3-3.56.5-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

BaSO4

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

Barite and Forsterite Chemical Formula

While comparing Barite and Forsterite 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 Forsterite chemical formula.

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

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Barite and Forsterite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Barite and Forsterite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Barite and Forsterite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Barite is 3.23-3.26 whereas that of Forsterite is 3.23-3.26.