Barite and Serendibite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
4.48
3.43-3.44
Fracture
Uneven
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Cleavage
{010} Perfect, {210} Perfect, {010} Imperfect
None Observed
Mohs Hardness
3-3.5
6.5-7
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
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.