Garnet and Barite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.55-4.33
  
4.48
  
Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven
  
Uneven
  
Cleavage
Indistinct
  
{010} Perfect, {210} Perfect, {010} Imperfect
  
Mohs Hardness
6.5-7.5
  
3-3.5
  
Chemical Composition
Garnet is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas.
  
BaSO4
  
Garnet and Barite Chemical Formula
While comparing Garnet 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 Garnet and Barite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Garnet- Garnet is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas.
- Chemical formula of Barite- BaSO4
Garnet and Barite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Garnet and Barite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Garnet and Barite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Garnet is 4.48 whereas that of Barite is 4.48.