Barite and Serandite Physical Properties

Barite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

4.483.52

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven

UnevenAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), UnevenAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

1.6 Cleavage

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

{100} Perfect, {001} Perfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3-3.55-5.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

BaSO4

Na(Mn2+ ,Ca) 2Si 3O 8(OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Barite and Serandite Chemical Formula

While comparing Barite and Serandite 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 Serandite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Barite- BaSO4
Chemical formula of Serandite- Na(Mn2+ ,Ca) 2Si 3O 8(OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

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Barite and Serandite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Barite and Serandite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Barite and Serandite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Barite is 3.52 whereas that of Serandite is 3.52.