Crystal Opal and Barite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
1.97-2.22
  
4.48
  
Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
  
Uneven
  
Cleavage
Not Available
  
{010} Perfect, {210} Perfect, {010} Imperfect
  
Mohs Hardness
5.5-6.5
  
3-3.5
  
Chemical Composition
SiO 2 + H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
  
BaSO4
  
Crystal Opal and Barite Chemical Formula
While comparing Crystal Opal 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 Crystal Opal and Barite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Crystal Opal- SiO 2 + H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
- Chemical formula of Barite- BaSO4
Crystal Opal and Barite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Crystal Opal and Barite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Crystal Opal and Barite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Crystal Opal is 4.48 whereas that of Barite is 4.48.