Jet and Barite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

1.19-1.354.48

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

ConchoidalWalter Schumann, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

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

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2.5-43-3.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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BaSO4

Jet and Barite Chemical Formula

While comparing Jet 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 Jet and Barite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Barite- BaSO4

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Jet and Barite Specific Gravity

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