Barite and Goldstone Physical Properties

Barite

Goldstone

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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

4.482.50-2.80

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven

torn surfaces, (e.g. fractured metals).

1.6 Cleavage

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

None

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3-3.56

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

BaSO4

Barite and Goldstone Chemical Formula

While comparing Barite and Goldstone 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 Goldstone chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Barite- BaSO4
Chemical formula of Goldstone- Au

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Barite and Goldstone Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Barite and Goldstone Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Barite and Goldstone Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Barite is 2.50-2.80 whereas that of Goldstone is 2.50-2.80.