Barite and Strontianite Physical Properties

Barite

Strontianite

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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

4.483.63-3.79

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven

Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

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

{110} Good

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3-3.53.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

BaSO4

SrCO 3Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Barite and Strontianite Chemical Formula

While comparing Barite and Strontianite 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 Strontianite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Barite- BaSO4
Chemical formula of Strontianite- SrCO 3Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

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Barite and Strontianite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Barite and Strontianite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Barite and Strontianite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Barite is 3.63-3.79 whereas that of Strontianite is 3.63-3.79.