Barite and Orthoclase Physical Properties

Barite

Orthoclase

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

4.482.54-2.61

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven

Gems, Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

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

Has perfect cleavage on {001} and good cleavage on {010}. Cleavages intersect at 90°.

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3-3.56

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

BaSO4

KAlSi 3O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Barite and Orthoclase Chemical Formula

While comparing Barite and Orthoclase 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 Orthoclase chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Barite- BaSO4
Chemical formula of Orthoclase- KAlSi 3O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Barite and Orthoclase Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Barite and Orthoclase Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Barite and Orthoclase Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Barite is 2.54-2.61 whereas that of Orthoclase is 2.54-2.61.