Barite and Grandidierite Physical Properties

Barite

Grandidierite

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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

4.482.85-3.00

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven

Brittle, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

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

Perfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3-3.57.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

BaSO4

(Mg,Fe)Al 3(BO 4)(SiO 4)OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Barite and Grandidierite Chemical Formula

While comparing Barite and Grandidierite 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 Grandidierite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Barite- BaSO4
Chemical formula of Grandidierite- (Mg,Fe)Al 3(BO 4)(SiO 4)OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Barite and Grandidierite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Barite and Grandidierite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Barite and Grandidierite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Barite is 2.85-3.00 whereas that of Grandidierite is 2.85-3.00.