Barite and Zincite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Brittle
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
4.48
  
5.50-5.90
  
Fracture
Uneven
  
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
  
Cleavage
{010} Perfect, {210} Perfect, {010} Imperfect
  
On {10 1 0}, perfect; parting on {000 1 }
  
Mohs Hardness
3-3.5
  
4
  
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)
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.