Barite and Neptunite Physical Properties

Barite

Neptunite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

4.483.19-3.23

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

{110} good

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3-3.55-6

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

BaSO4

KNa 2Li(Fe2+ ,Mn2+ ) 2Ti 2Si 8O 24Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Barite and Neptunite Chemical Formula

While comparing Barite and Neptunite 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 Neptunite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Barite- BaSO4
Chemical formula of Neptunite- KNa 2Li(Fe2+ ,Mn2+ ) 2Ti 2Si 8O 24Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

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Barite and Neptunite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Barite and Neptunite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Barite and Neptunite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Barite is 3.19-3.23 whereas that of Neptunite is 3.19-3.23.