Sapphire and Barite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
insoluble
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
3.95-4.03
  
4.48
  
Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  
Uneven
  
Cleavage
None, but may exhibit parting
  
{010} Perfect, {210} Perfect, {010} Imperfect
  
Mohs Hardness
9
  
3-3.5
  
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.