Carnelian and Baryte Barite Physical Properties

Carnelian

Baryte Barite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.58-2.64

4.43-4.46

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)

Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

Absent

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1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.5-7

3-3.5

1.8 Chemical Composition

SiO₂

BaSO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Carnelian and Baryte Barite Chemical Formula

While comparing Carnelian and Baryte Barite 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 Carnelian and Baryte Barite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Carnelian- SiO₂
Chemical formula of Baryte Barite- BaSO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Carnelian and Baryte Barite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Carnelian and Baryte Barite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Carnelian and Baryte Barite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Carnelian is 4.43-4.46 whereas that of Baryte Barite is 4.43-4.46.