Barite and Quartz Physical Properties

Barite

Quartz

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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

4.482.65

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven

Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle, Gems

1.6 Cleavage

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

{0110} Indistinct

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3-3.57

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

BaSO4

SiO₂

Barite and Quartz Chemical Formula

While comparing Barite and Quartz 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 Quartz chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Barite- BaSO4
Chemical formula of Quartz- SiO₂

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Barite and Quartz Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Barite and Quartz Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Barite and Quartz Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Barite is 2.65 whereas that of Quartz is 2.65.