Glaucophane and Barite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
3-3.15
  
4.48
  
Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal
  
Uneven
  
Cleavage
Good on [110] and on [001]
  
{010} Perfect, {210} Perfect, {010} Imperfect
  
Mohs Hardness
6.0-6.5
  
3-3.5
  
Chemical Composition
[ ]Na2(Mg3Al2)Si8O22(OH)2
  
BaSO4
  
Glaucophane and Barite Chemical Formula
While comparing Glaucophane 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 Glaucophane and Barite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Glaucophane- [ ]Na2(Mg3Al2)Si8O22(OH)2
- Chemical formula of Barite- BaSO4
Glaucophane and Barite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Glaucophane and Barite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Glaucophane and Barite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Glaucophane is 4.48 whereas that of Barite is 4.48.