Barite and Sapphire 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
  
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.
- Chemical formula of Barite- BaSO4
- Chemical formula of Sapphire- Al 2 O 3
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.