Barite and Scolecite Physical Properties

Barite

Scolecite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

Soluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

4.482.20-2.23

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven

Irregular/uneven, UnevenAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

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

Perfect on {110} and {1 1 0}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3-3.55-5.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

BaSO4

CaAl 2Si 3O 10 · 3H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Barite and Scolecite Chemical Formula

While comparing Barite and Scolecite 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 Scolecite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Barite- BaSO4
Chemical formula of Scolecite- CaAl 2Si 3O 10 · 3H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Barite and Scolecite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Barite and Scolecite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Barite and Scolecite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Barite is 2.20-2.23 whereas that of Scolecite is 2.20-2.23.