Barite and Sunstone Physical Properties

Barite

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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

4.48

2.62-2.65

1.5 Fracture

Uneven

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1.6 Cleavage

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

001

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3-3.5

1.8 Chemical Composition

BaSO4

Microcline: KAlSi₃O₈ Oligoclase: (Na,Ca)Al_1-2Si_3-2O₈

Barite and Sunstone Chemical Formula

While comparing Barite and Sunstone 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 Sunstone chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Barite- BaSO4
Chemical formula of Sunstone- Microcline: KAlSi₃O₈ Oligoclase: (Na,Ca)Al_1-2Si_3-2O₈

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Barite and Sunstone Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Barite and Sunstone Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Barite and Sunstone Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Barite is 2.62-2.65 whereas that of Sunstone is 2.62-2.65.