Barite and Schorl Physical Properties

Barite

Schorl

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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

4.483.18-3.22

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven

Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

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

{1011} Indistinct

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3-3.5Not Available

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

BaSO4

Na(Fe2+3)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Barite and Schorl Chemical Formula

While comparing Barite and Schorl 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 Schorl chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Barite- BaSO4
Chemical formula of Schorl- Na(Fe2+3)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

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Barite and Schorl Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Barite and Schorl Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Barite and Schorl Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Barite is 3.18-3.22 whereas that of Schorl is 3.18-3.22.