Home
×

Diamond
Diamond

Barite
Barite



ADD
Compare
X
Diamond
X
Barite

Diamond and Barite Physical Properties

Add ⊕
1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Soluble
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.50-3.53
4.48
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle
Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
111 (perfect in four directions)
{010} Perfect, {210} Perfect, {010} Imperfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
10
3-3.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
C
BaSO4

Diamond and Barite Chemical Formula

While comparing Diamond 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 Diamond and Barite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Diamond- C
  • Chemical formula of Barite- BaSO4

Diamond and Barite Specific Gravity

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