Barite and Sulfur Physical Properties

Barite

Sulfur

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

insoluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

4.48Not Available

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven

(e.g. graphite).

1.6 Cleavage

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

{???} Imperfect, {???} Imperfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3-3.5Not Available

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

BaSO4

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Barite and Sulfur Chemical Formula

While comparing Barite and Sulfur 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 Sulfur chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Barite- BaSO4

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Barite and Sulfur Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Barite and Sulfur Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Barite and Sulfur Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Barite is Not Available whereas that of Sulfur is Not Available.