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Barite and Sapphirine Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
4.483.40-3.58
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
{010} Perfect, {210} Perfect, {010} Imperfect
{010} Perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3-3.57.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
BaSO4
(Al,Mg) 8(Al,Si) 6O 20Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Barite and Sapphirine Chemical Formula

While comparing Barite and Sapphirine 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 Sapphirine chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Barite- BaSO4
  • Chemical formula of Sapphirine- (Al,Mg) 8(Al,Si) 6O 20Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Barite and Sapphirine Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Barite and Sapphirine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Barite and Sapphirine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Barite is 3.40-3.58 whereas that of Sapphirine is 3.40-3.58.