Onyx and Barite Physical Properties

Onyx

Barite

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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

2.55-2.704.48

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

Indiscernible

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

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.5-73-3.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

SiO₂

BaSO4

Onyx and Barite Chemical Formula

While comparing Onyx 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 Onyx and Barite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Onyx- SiO₂
Chemical formula of Barite- BaSO4

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Onyx and Barite Specific Gravity

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