Barite and Moissanite Physical Properties

Barite

Moissanite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

none

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

4.483.17-3.24

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven

Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

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

(0001) indistinct

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3-3.59-9.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

BaSO4

SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Barite and Moissanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Barite and Moissanite 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 Moissanite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Barite- BaSO4
Chemical formula of Moissanite- SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

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Barite and Moissanite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Barite and Moissanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Barite and Moissanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Barite is 3.17-3.24 whereas that of Moissanite is 3.17-3.24.