Chalcedony and Barite Physical Properties

Chalcedony

Barite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Soluble

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.55-2.704.48

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann

Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

Absent

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

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.5-73-3.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

SiO₂

BaSO4

Chalcedony and Barite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chalcedony and 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 Chalcedony and Barite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Chalcedony- SiO₂
Chemical formula of Barite- BaSO4

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Chalcedony and Barite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chalcedony and Barite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chalcedony and Barite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chalcedony is 4.48 whereas that of Barite is 4.48.