Home
Gemstones


Chromite and Baryte Barite Physical Properties


Baryte Barite and Chromite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
4.5-4.8   
4.43-4.46   

Fracture
Uneven   
Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   

Cleavage
None, parting may develop along {111}   
Not Available   

Mohs Hardness
5.5   
3-3.5   

Chemical Composition
Fe++Cr2O4   
BaSO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   

Optical Properties >>
<< Astrology

Chromite and Baryte Barite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chromite 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 Chromite and Baryte Barite chemical formula.

Compare Brown Gemstones

Chromite and Baryte Barite Specific Gravity

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

Brown Gemstones

Brown Gemstones


Compare Brown Gemstones