Barite and Kyanite Physical Properties

Barite

Kyanite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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Brittle

1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

4.48

3.53-3.65

1.5 Fracture

Uneven

Splintery, Brittle, Metallic

1.6 Cleavage

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

[100] perfect [010] imperfect with 79° angle between

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3-3.5

4-7

1.8 Chemical Composition

BaSO4

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Barite and Kyanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Barite and Kyanite 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 Kyanite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Barite- BaSO4

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Barite and Kyanite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Barite and Kyanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Barite and Kyanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Barite is 3.53-3.65 whereas that of Kyanite is 3.53-3.65.