Barite and Obsidian Physical Properties

Barite

Obsidian

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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

4.482.35-2.60

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven

Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

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

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1.7 Mohs Hardness

3-3.55-5.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

BaSO4

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Barite and Obsidian Chemical Formula

While comparing Barite and Obsidian 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 Obsidian chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Barite- BaSO4

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Barite and Obsidian Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Barite and Obsidian Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Barite and Obsidian Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Barite is 2.35-2.60 whereas that of Obsidian is 2.35-2.60.