Jade and Barite Physical Properties

Jade

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

2.90-3.384.48

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Gemstones of the world (2001), Difficult, Splintery

Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

1 or 2,2 prismatic.

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

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6-73-3.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Nephrite: Ca₂(Mg,Fe)₅Si₈O₂₂(OH)₂ Jadeite: NaAlSi₂O₆

BaSO4

Jade and Barite Chemical Formula

While comparing Jade 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 Jade and Barite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Jade- Nephrite: Ca₂(Mg,Fe)₅Si₈O₂₂(OH)₂ Jadeite: NaAlSi₂O₆
Chemical formula of Barite- BaSO4

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Jade and Barite Specific Gravity

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