Sardonyx and Barite Physical Properties

Sardonyx

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

Not Available

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

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.5-73-3.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

BaSO4

Sardonyx and Barite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sardonyx 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 Sardonyx and Barite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Sardonyx- SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chemical formula of Barite- BaSO4

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Sardonyx and Barite Specific Gravity

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