Barite and Phenakite Physical Properties

Barite

Phenakite

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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

4.482.90-2.98

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven

Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001), Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

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

Distinct on {11 2 0}, imperfect on {10 1 1}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3-3.57.5-8

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

BaSO4

Be 2SiO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Barite and Phenakite Chemical Formula

While comparing Barite and Phenakite 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 Phenakite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Barite- BaSO4
Chemical formula of Phenakite- Be 2SiO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Barite and Phenakite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Barite and Phenakite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Barite and Phenakite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Barite is 2.90-2.98 whereas that of Phenakite is 2.90-2.98.