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Sapphire and Barite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
insoluble
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.95-4.03
4.48
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
None, but may exhibit parting
{010} Perfect, {210} Perfect, {010} Imperfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
9
3-3.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Al 2 O 3
BaSO4

Sapphire and Barite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sapphire 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 Sapphire and Barite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Sapphire- Al 2 O 3
  • Chemical formula of Barite- BaSO4

Sapphire and Barite Specific Gravity

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