Barite and Thulite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
4.48
  
3.1
  
Fracture
Uneven
  
Uneven, Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
  
Cleavage
{010} Perfect, {210} Perfect, {010} Imperfect
  
Perfect {010} imperfect {100}
  
Mohs Hardness
3-3.5
  
6-7
  
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)
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.