Barite and Phosgenite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Sectile
Solubility
Not Available
Soluble
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
4.48
6.13
Fracture
Uneven
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), (e.g. graphite).
Cleavage
{010} Perfect, {210} Perfect, {010} Imperfect
Distinct on {001} and {110}, indistinct on {100}
Chemical Composition
BaSO4
Pb 2(CO 3)Cl 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Barite and Phosgenite Chemical Formula
While comparing Barite and Phosgenite 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 Phosgenite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Barite- BaSO4
- Chemical formula of Phosgenite- Pb 2(CO 3)Cl 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Barite and Phosgenite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Barite and Phosgenite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Barite and Phosgenite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Barite is 6.13 whereas that of Phosgenite is 6.13.