Barite and Spinel Physical Properties

Barite

Spinel

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

none

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

4.483.64-3.66

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven

Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

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

None, but may exhibit slight parting

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3-3.58

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

BaSO4

MgAl₂O₄

Barite and Spinel Chemical Formula

While comparing Barite and Spinel 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 Spinel chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Barite- BaSO4
Chemical formula of Spinel- MgAl₂O₄

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Barite and Spinel Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Barite and Spinel Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Barite and Spinel Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Barite is 3.64-3.66 whereas that of Spinel is 3.64-3.66.