Barite and Serendibite Physical Properties

Barite

Serendibite

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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

4.483.43-3.44

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven

UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

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

None Observed

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3-3.56.5-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

BaSO4

Ca 2(Mg,Al) 6(Si,Al,B) 6O 20Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Barite and Serendibite Chemical Formula

While comparing Barite and Serendibite 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 Serendibite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Barite- BaSO4
Chemical formula of Serendibite- Ca 2(Mg,Al) 6(Si,Al,B) 6O 20Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Barite and Serendibite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Barite and Serendibite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Barite and Serendibite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Barite is 3.43-3.44 whereas that of Serendibite is 3.43-3.44.