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Kyanite and Barite Physical Properties

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
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Solubility

-
-

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

3.53-3.654.48
1 7.18
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Fracture

Splintery
Uneven

Cleavage

[100] perfect [010] imperfect with 79° angle between
{010} Perfect, {210} Perfect, {010} Imperfect

Mohs Hardness

4-73-3.5
2 10
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Chemical Composition

Al2SiO5
BaSO4

Kyanite and Barite Chemical Formula

While comparing Kyanite 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 Kyanite and Barite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Kyanite- Al2SiO5
  • Chemical formula of Barite- BaSO4

Kyanite and Barite Specific Gravity

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