Barite and Thulite Physical Properties

Barite

Thulite

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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

4.483.1

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven

Uneven, Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

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

Perfect {010} imperfect {100}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3-3.56-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

BaSO4

Ca₂Al₃(SiO₄)₃(OH)

Barite and Thulite Chemical Formula

While comparing Barite and Thulite 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 Thulite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Barite- BaSO4
Chemical formula of Thulite- Ca₂Al₃(SiO₄)₃(OH)

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Barite and Thulite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Barite and Thulite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Barite and Thulite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Barite is 3.1 whereas that of Thulite is 3.1.