Quartz and Barite Physical Properties

Quartz

Barite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.654.48

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle, Gems

Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

{0110} Indistinct

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

1.7 Mohs Hardness

73-3.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

SiO₂

BaSO4

Quartz and Barite Chemical Formula

While comparing Quartz 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 Quartz and Barite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Quartz- SiO₂
Chemical formula of Barite- BaSO4

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Quartz and Barite Specific Gravity

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