Barite and Halite Physical Properties

Barite

Halite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

Water-soluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

4.482.17

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven

Conchoidal, Brittle, Metallic

1.6 Cleavage

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

Perfect {001}, three directions cubic

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3-3.52.0-2.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

BaSO4

NaCl

Barite and Halite Chemical Formula

While comparing Barite and Halite 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 Halite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Barite- BaSO4
Chemical formula of Halite- NaCl

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Barite and Halite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Barite and Halite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Barite and Halite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Barite is 2.17 whereas that of Halite is 2.17.