Barite and Natrolite Physical Properties

Barite

Natrolite

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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

4.482.20-2.26

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven

Uneven, Brittle, Metallic, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

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

Perfect on {110}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3-3.55-5.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

BaSO4

Na 2[Al 2Si 3O 10] · 2H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Barite and Natrolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Barite and Natrolite 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 Natrolite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Barite- BaSO4
Chemical formula of Natrolite- Na 2[Al 2Si 3O 10] · 2H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Barite and Natrolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Barite and Natrolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Barite and Natrolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Barite is 2.20-2.26 whereas that of Natrolite is 2.20-2.26.