Goldstone and Barite Physical Properties

Goldstone

Barite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.50-2.804.48

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

torn surfaces, (e.g. fractured metals).

Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

None

{010} Perfect, {210} Perfect, {010} Imperfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

63-3.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

BaSO4

Goldstone and Barite Chemical Formula

While comparing Goldstone 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 Goldstone and Barite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Goldstone- Au
Chemical formula of Barite- BaSO4

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Goldstone and Barite Specific Gravity

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