Schorl and Barite Physical Properties

Schorl

Barite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.18-3.224.48

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal

Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

{1011} Indistinct

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

1.7 Mohs Hardness

Not Available3-3.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Na(Fe2+3)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

BaSO4

Schorl and Barite Chemical Formula

While comparing Schorl 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 Schorl and Barite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Schorl- Na(Fe2+3)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
Chemical formula of Barite- BaSO4

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Schorl and Barite Specific Gravity

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