Barite and Painite Physical Properties
Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
4.48
4.00-4.03
Fracture
Uneven
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Cleavage
{010} Perfect, {210} Perfect, {010} Imperfect
Not Available
Mohs Hardness
3-3.5
7.5-8
Chemical Composition
BaSO4
CaZrBAl 9O 18Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Barite and Painite Chemical Formula
While comparing Barite and Painite 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 Painite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Barite- BaSO4
- Chemical formula of Painite- CaZrBAl 9O 18Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Barite and Painite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Barite and Painite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Barite and Painite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Barite is 4.00-4.03 whereas that of Painite is 4.00-4.03.
