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Barite and Sapphire Physical Properties


Sapphire and Barite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
insoluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
4.48   
3.95-4.03   

Fracture
Uneven   
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

Cleavage
{010} Perfect, {210} Perfect, {010} Imperfect   
None, but may exhibit parting   

Mohs Hardness
3-3.5   
9   

Chemical Composition
BaSO4   
Al 2 O 3   

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Barite and Sapphire Chemical Formula

While comparing Barite and Sapphire 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 Sapphire chemical formula.

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Barite and Sapphire Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Barite and Sapphire Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Barite and Sapphire Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Barite is 3.95-4.03 whereas that of Sapphire is 3.95-4.03.

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