Barite and Hercynite Physical Properties

Barite

Hercynite

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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

4.484.39

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven

ConchoidalGemdat.org, Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

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

{111} Indistinct, {111} Indistinct, {111} Indistinct

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3-3.57.5-8

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

BaSO4

Fe2+ Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Barite and Hercynite Chemical Formula

While comparing Barite and Hercynite 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 Hercynite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Barite- BaSO4
Chemical formula of Hercynite- Fe2+ Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

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Barite and Hercynite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Barite and Hercynite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Barite and Hercynite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Barite is 4.39 whereas that of Hercynite is 4.39.