Barite and Smoky Quartz Physical Properties

Barite

Smoky Quartz

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

4.482.65

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven

Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)

1.6 Cleavage

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

{0110} Indistinct

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3-3.57

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

BaSO4

SiO₂

Barite and Smoky Quartz Chemical Formula

While comparing Barite and Smoky Quartz 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 Smoky Quartz chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Barite- BaSO4
Chemical formula of Smoky Quartz- SiO₂

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Barite and Smoky Quartz Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Barite and Smoky Quartz Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Barite and Smoky Quartz Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Barite is 2.65 whereas that of Smoky Quartz is 2.65.