Barite and Rutilated Quartz Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
4.48
  
2.65
  
Fracture
Uneven
  
Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  
Cleavage
{010} Perfect, {210} Perfect, {010} Imperfect
  
Indiscernible
  
Mohs Hardness
3-3.5
  
7
  
Chemical Composition
BaSO4
  
Quartz: SiO2 Rutile: TiO2
  
Barite and Rutilated Quartz Chemical Formula
While comparing Barite and Rutilated 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 Rutilated Quartz chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Barite- BaSO4
- Chemical formula of Rutilated Quartz- Quartz: SiO2 Rutile: TiO2
Barite and Rutilated Quartz Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Barite and Rutilated Quartz Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Barite and Rutilated Quartz Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Barite is 2.65 whereas that of Rutilated Quartz is 2.65.