Barite and Grossular Garnet Physical Properties

Barite

Grossular Garnet

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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

4.483.6

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven

Not Available

1.6 Cleavage

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

None

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3-3.56.5-7.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

BaSO4

Ca₃Al₂Si₃O₁₂

Barite and Grossular Garnet Chemical Formula

While comparing Barite and Grossular Garnet 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 Grossular Garnet chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Barite- BaSO4
Chemical formula of Grossular Garnet- Ca₃Al₂Si₃O₁₂

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Barite and Grossular Garnet Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Barite and Grossular Garnet Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Barite and Grossular Garnet Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Barite is 3.6 whereas that of Grossular Garnet is 3.6.