Jasper and Baryte Barite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.58-2.91
  
4.43-4.46
  
Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001)
  
Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
  
Cleavage
Indiscernible
  
Not Available
  
Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
  
3-3.5
  
Chemical Composition
SiO2
  
BaSO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  
Jasper and Baryte Barite Chemical Formula
While comparing Jasper 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 Jasper and Baryte Barite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Jasper- SiO2
- Chemical formula of Baryte Barite- BaSO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Jasper and Baryte Barite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Jasper and Baryte Barite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Jasper and Baryte Barite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Jasper is 4.43-4.46 whereas that of Baryte Barite is 4.43-4.46.