Narsarsukite and Barite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
2.72-2.83
  
4.48
  
Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle
  
Uneven
  
Cleavage
Good on {100} and {110}
  
{010} Perfect, {210} Perfect, {010} Imperfect
  
Mohs Hardness
6-7
  
3-3.5
  
Chemical Composition
Na 2(Ti,Fe)Si 4(O,F) 11Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  
BaSO4
  
Narsarsukite and Barite Chemical Formula
While comparing Narsarsukite 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 Narsarsukite and Barite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Narsarsukite- Na 2(Ti,Fe)Si 4(O,F) 11Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
- Chemical formula of Barite- BaSO4
Narsarsukite and Barite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Narsarsukite and Barite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Narsarsukite and Barite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Narsarsukite is 4.48 whereas that of Barite is 4.48.