Barite and Narsarsukite Physical Properties

Barite

Narsarsukite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

4.482.72-2.83

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven

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

1.6 Cleavage

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

Good on {100} and {110}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3-3.56-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

BaSO4

Na 2(Ti,Fe)Si 4(O,F) 11Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Barite and Narsarsukite Chemical Formula

While comparing Barite and Narsarsukite 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 Narsarsukite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Barite- BaSO4
Chemical formula of Narsarsukite- Na 2(Ti,Fe)Si 4(O,F) 11Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Barite and Narsarsukite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Barite and Narsarsukite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Barite and Narsarsukite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Barite is 2.72-2.83 whereas that of Narsarsukite is 2.72-2.83.