Halite and Baryte Barite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
Water-soluble
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
2.17
  
4.43-4.46
  
Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle, Metallic
  
Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
  
Cleavage
Perfect {001}, three directions cubic
  
Not Available
  
Mohs Hardness
2.0-2.5
  
3-3.5
  
Chemical Composition
NaCl
  
BaSO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  
Halite and Baryte Barite Chemical Formula
While comparing Halite and Baryte 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 Halite and Baryte Barite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Halite- NaCl
- Chemical formula of Baryte Barite- BaSO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Halite and Baryte Barite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Halite and Baryte Barite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Halite and Baryte Barite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Halite is 4.43-4.46 whereas that of Baryte Barite is 4.43-4.46.