Barite and Wax Opal Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
4.48
1.98-2.50
Fracture
Uneven
ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001), ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Cleavage
{010} Perfect, {210} Perfect, {010} Imperfect
Not Available
Mohs Hardness
3-3.5
5.5-6.5
Chemical Composition
BaSO4
SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
Barite and Wax Opal Chemical Formula
While comparing Barite and Wax Opal 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 Wax Opal chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Barite- BaSO4
- Chemical formula of Wax Opal- SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
Barite and Wax Opal Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Barite and Wax Opal Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Barite and Wax Opal Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Barite is 1.98-2.50 whereas that of Wax Opal is 1.98-2.50.