Barite and Kornerupine Physical Properties

Barite

Kornerupine

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

4.483.25-3.45

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven

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

1.6 Cleavage

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

Good on {110}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3-3.56.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

BaSO4

Mg 3Al 6(Si,Al,B) 5O 21(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Barite and Kornerupine Chemical Formula

While comparing Barite and Kornerupine 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 Kornerupine chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Barite- BaSO4
Chemical formula of Kornerupine- Mg 3Al 6(Si,Al,B) 5O 21(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

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Barite and Kornerupine Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Barite and Kornerupine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Barite and Kornerupine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Barite is 3.25-3.45 whereas that of Kornerupine is 3.25-3.45.