Barite and Goshenite Physical Properties

Barite

Goshenite

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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

4.482.60-2.90

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven

ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

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

3,1 basal

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3-3.57.5-8

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

BaSO4

Be₃Al₂SiO₆

Barite and Goshenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Barite and Goshenite 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 Goshenite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Barite- BaSO4
Chemical formula of Goshenite- Be₃Al₂SiO₆

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Barite and Goshenite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Barite and Goshenite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Barite and Goshenite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Barite is 2.60-2.90 whereas that of Goshenite is 2.60-2.90.