Baryte and Strontianite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
Solubility
Soluble
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
4.3-5
3.63-3.79
Fracture
Irregular/uneven
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal
Cleavage
Perfect cleavage parallel to base and prism faces: {001} Perfect, {210} Perfect, {010} Imperfect
{110} Good
Chemical Composition
Not Available
SrCO 3Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Baryte and Strontianite Chemical Formula
While comparing Baryte and Strontianite 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 Baryte and Strontianite chemical formula.
>- Chemical formula of Strontianite- SrCO 3Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Baryte and Strontianite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Baryte and Strontianite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Baryte and Strontianite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Baryte is 3.63-3.79 whereas that of Strontianite is 3.63-3.79.