Barite and Zincite Physical Properties

Barite

Zincite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

4.485.50-5.90

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven

Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

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

On {10 1 0}, perfect; parting on {000 1 }

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3-3.54

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

BaSO4

(Zn,Mn2+ )OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Barite and Zincite Chemical Formula

While comparing Barite and Zincite 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 Zincite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Barite- BaSO4
Chemical formula of Zincite- (Zn,Mn2+ )OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

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Barite and Zincite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Barite and Zincite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Barite and Zincite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Barite is 5.50-5.90 whereas that of Zincite is 5.50-5.90.