Barite and Sard Physical Properties

Barite

Sard

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

4.482.58-2.63

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven

ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

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

Not Available

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3-3.56.5-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

BaSO4

SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Barite and Sard Chemical Formula

While comparing Barite and Sard 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 Sard chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Barite- BaSO4
Chemical formula of Sard- SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Barite and Sard Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Barite and Sard Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Barite and Sard Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Barite is 2.58-2.63 whereas that of Sard is 2.58-2.63.