Barite and Morganite Physical Properties

Barite

Morganite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

4.482.71-2.90

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven

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1.6 Cleavage

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

3,1 basal

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3-3.57.5-8

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

BaSO4

Be₃Al₂SiO₆

Barite and Morganite Chemical Formula

While comparing Barite and Morganite 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 Morganite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Barite- BaSO4
Chemical formula of Morganite- Be₃Al₂SiO₆

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Barite and Morganite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Barite and Morganite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Barite and Morganite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Barite is 2.71-2.90 whereas that of Morganite is 2.71-2.90.